Handy Things Come in Small Packages
This handy little hammer is the perfect size and weight for picture hanging. Because it has a shorter handle than a regular carpenter’s hammer the Déco Hammer provides a lot more precision, which is the most important factor when it comes to hanging pictures since you don’t require a lot of force. Plus, with the Déco Hammer the chances of hitting your fingers, driving the nail flush into the wall, or completely missing the nail are pretty much eliminated.
Tip Tuesday: Spacing frames evenly
It can be a real challenge to keep the spacing equal between frames when hanging pictures horizontally. Here’s a simple tip that will help solve the problem.
Easy Thanksgiving Decorating Ideas
With Thanksgiving coming up this coming weekend, I thought I’d share some easy and inexpensive decorating ideas.
We’ll focus on getting the dining table Thanksgiving ready, since that’s where your guests will spend most of their time this holiday. I have hand-picked some of the best decorating ideas from our Pinterest board, so click on this link to see gorgeous pictures and “how to” steps for the following ideas:
Throwback Thursday: A Start-Up Idea is Born Out of Frustration
It’s almost been eight years to the day since Kelly (my business partner) and I were featured in Alberta Venture magazine’s October 12, 2006 issue.
How to use Hang & Level™
How to make picture hanging easy? Mark exactly where the nail goes! The Hang & Level™ picture hanging tool takes all of the guesswork out of figuring out where to put the nail to get your picture hanging in the perfect spot. Without any measuring, calculating or marking up your walls, it eliminates all of those mistake holes. Here’s how it works. Place your picture on the hook Place the...
Easy Fall Decorating Idea: Pillows
Transform your house from summer to fall in five minutes! For an instant makeover for your living room simply add pillows, lots of pillows, and if you really want to make things complicated, you can add a throw.
Déco Nails: Specifically Designed to Hang Art
When hanging pictures it's important to choose nails you can trust to hold your artwork. That's why we designed the Déco Nail's unique head to prevent any picture hardware from slipping off. Use them to securely hang pictures, mirrors, clocks, or any other wall décor you may have. Déco Nails can support up to 20 lbs.
Tip Tuesday: Squint to Line Up Art
Here's a quick tip that never fails. When I'm hanging pictures and I want them to be perfectly level, I close one eye to focus on lining up both top edges — it works like a charm. Here, I am lining up the second frame with the one already on the wall. As you can see, I’m visually lining up the frames using Hang & Level.
Upcycling is Hotter than Ever
Upcycling is a fabulous way to give something a new life. With that said, here’s a little inspiration for those of you who are planning to go curb shopping or back alley surfing this weekend.
How to attach a sawtooth hook to a picture frame
Nowadays you’ll find picture frames and canvases that are sold without any hanging hardware, which can be very frustrating. Simply hanging your piece by the frame is definitely not an option, as it’s not safe. One way to solve the problem is by attaching a sawtooth hook to your frame. You can buy sawtooth hooks at most craft, hardware and DIY stores. Before you start, check the specifications on the hook’s packaging...
Throwback Thursday – Wall Décor on a Budget
In 2010, I was featured on TELUS TV showcasing some innovative ways that you can create huge impact on your walls - not your wallet. We may no longer be in a deep recession, but the economic downturn had a lasting impact on how we live, shop and spend. We still want to create a beautiful and comfortable home we'll love, but we're also looking for ways to trim our spending and balance our budgets. Home décor doesn't have to be expensive. Anything from children's art to cd covers can become art. In fact, some of the most beautiful pieces that have the biggest impression are often the most affordable. Click to view the video.
UTR Products Get a Cross-Country Workout
North, South, East and West; our picture hanging tools have really had a workout lately. For a warm-up, Tyler Ryan from WACH-Fox TV took our products to a Lowe’s store in Columbia, North Carolina for his DIY Painting and Walls demonstration. Tyler was definitely impressed when he tried our CenterFinder, Hang & Level, DécoNails and DécoScrews. He liked them so much that he wrote a full review on his blog, where he also championed our DécoHammer and AnchorPoints. Tyler’s bottom line: “All...