How can I hang something from the ceiling of my apartment if the ceiling is cement? [more inside]
posted by goodbyebluemonday on Aug 23, 2009 - 11 answers

I have a large and beloved collection of People's History posters. Last year I had them mounted on thin foamcore (thinness illustrated here), thinking that would lengthen their lives, but I cannot keep them on my walls. [more inside]
posted by serazin on May 18, 2009 - 14 answers

I'm moving nine hours away and she'll be closer....eventually, should I ask her out beforehand? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Apr 24, 2009 - 18 answers

I'm hanging a large, 3'X5' framed mirror in my dining room. I'm going to hang it horizontally, and the room has an 8' ceiling. How high up on the wall should the mirror hang?
posted by Mountain Goatse on Apr 6, 2009 - 9 answers

What's the best way to hang a collection of small-to-large picture frames so that 1) they're all straight - and 2) stay that way? [more inside]
posted by widdershins on Feb 6, 2009 - 8 answers

Hanging a frame with two hooks? [more inside]
posted by mattsweaters on Feb 1, 2009 - 4 answers

"Must the maid hang?" -- death penalty quote [more inside]
posted by KRS on Jan 23, 2009 - 1 answer

MythbustersMovieStuntFilter: Movies where someone is hanging onto the hood (or roof) of a car, while the driver tries to shake them off. [more inside]
posted by asavage on Jan 9, 2009 - 39 answers

Does anyone know where I can find plans for building a gallows? I want to build a miniature gallows for hanging plush pandas on stage with my band.
posted by tastypiesinc on Nov 7, 2008 - 10 answers

Please explain to me step by step how exactly to hang art using picture rails. [more inside]
posted by Violet Hour on May 9, 2008 - 18 answers

Looking for an art hanging system using wire and clamps/clips for unframed work - any ideas? [more inside]
posted by razorfrog on Jan 7, 2008 - 6 answers

I have a piece of local, home-grown artwork done on a length of scrap shelving -- particle board with a laminate. I'm unsure how to hang it without damaging it. [more inside]
posted by amanda on Dec 24, 2007 - 6 answers

In about 48 hours, I need to hang the originals of these and these (polyoramas) at a local place. What is the best way to do this? [more inside]
posted by interrobang on Oct 30, 2006 - 9 answers

Installing a pre hung door. Or rather filling the hole you put in your new house when you decided to replace the door. [more inside]
posted by iamabot on Jun 25, 2006 - 6 answers

Having problem with S.M.A.R.T data collection apps with IDE drives on a PCI to IDE card. [more inside]
posted by flyby22 on Jun 22, 2006 - 5 answers

How do I wire heavy paintings for hanging with thick, braided wire? [more inside]
posted by wetpaint on Feb 5, 2006 - 9 answers

I have an 8-foor-square tapestry. Unfortunately, it has no loops or hooks so I have no idea how to hang it from the wall. Any suggestions? (more inside) [more inside]
posted by XQUZYPHYR on Oct 31, 2004 - 7 answers

We want to hang our pots and pans from the HVAC ductwork on our kitchen. We're thinking strong magnetic hooks. [mi] [more inside]
posted by MrMoonPie on Sep 28, 2004 - 4 answers