DIY Display for Magazines, Books or Pictures
Do you have a collection of books, magazines or photos that you’d like to display? Suitable for an office, children’s room or your living space, this simple DIY shelf might be just the solution you’re looking for. Over the years, Under the Roof Decorating and our products have been featured in many magazines. We’re very proud of this recognition and instead of letting them pile up in a box, we...
How to hang a trio of photos above a sofa
Displaying art above the sofa is a fantastic way to create a focal point for your living room. Here we have three different frames — one large and two that are identical in size — and three different ways to hang them. All three looks work well from a design point of view, but you may want to play around with them to see which best fits with your personal...
How to hang pictures – hang them right the first time
If you just moved into a new home, redecorated or recently painted your walls, there’s a good chance you’ll have to hang some pictures. But before you start hammering, be sure to check out these tips. They’ll save you time, frustration and potential mistake holes too. Get organized. When moving in to a new space, consider grouping your art together in a hallway or in a room away from the...
Afraid to hang stuff on plaster walls?
Hammering nails into a plaster wall can be a nerve wracking experience. After all, the plaster might crack, crumble or even chip off, damaging your wall. Don’t be afraid! It is possible to hang artwork on plaster walls without causing damage, here are a few options to consider: Drill and Hang: Once you know where to hang your piece (see Hang & Level below) cover the mark with painters’ tape...
Hanging Pictures at Eye Level – What Does That Really Mean?
When it comes to hanging pictures, the standard rule of ‘hang at eye level’ can be pretty confusing. Especially if you’re 5’6″ and your partner is 6’4″. Whose Eye Level is the right choice? His or Hers? If she hung all the pictures at her eye level – that’s what it would look like. On the other hand, can you imagine if he was to hang all the artwork in...
Q&A: How Do I Hang a Picture at an Exact Height Using Hang & Level™?
One of the things we love about the Hang & Level picture hanging tool is that it allows you to position your items visually without any measuring or marking up your wall. However there may be some occasions where you want your picture to be in an exact spot on the wall, perhaps to line […]
Hang Your Pictures Exactly Where You Want
Overcome your fear of picture hanging with our three-step plan Place your furniture. Start by placing the largest pieces first. Artwork is an extension of your furniture, so place your sofa, coffee table, chairs, table lamps, etc. exactly where you want before hanging anything on your walls. Don’t fuss with accessories at this point, focus […]
Telus TV Segment – Hanging Pictures Perfectly
Too many homeowners are overwhelmed when it comes to hanging pictures in their house. What should be a simple task becomes riddled with uncertainty. “What size of picture do I hang over my sofa?” “How high should I hang them?” “What would look good over my mantel?” “What about groups of pictures?” In this segment, […]
Lights! Camera! Action!
It’s been a busy week here at UTR as we wrap up filming of some new products and how-to videos. One of things that has always bugged us about the picture hanging advice that you get on your favourite design shows etc, is that while they always talk about what kind of arrangement works best […]
