Because they reflect light around a room, decorating with mirrors is a quick trick to make spaces feel bigger and brighter. But hanging hefty mirrors can be intimidating. Both robust and fragile, ...

Your mirror is too heavy for picture hooks, but for a wall surface made of drywall or plaster, a wall anchor would likely do the trick. A variety of anchors are available these days, each with a ...

Jeanne Huber Special to The Washington Post. Q: We recently painted our brick fireplace white and would like to hang a 40-pound mirror on it. What would you recommend to secure the mirror to the ...

Heavy mirrors are a sign of good quality, and they often look more luxurious than a lighter more inexpensive option. This weight comes at a cost, however – that being how difficult it is to hang them ...

Q: I have a large and heavy mirror that I want to hang on the wall above my couch. I used an angled nail made specifically for hanging pictures, and it seemed to hold, but later gave way. How can I ...

We freeze when it comes to a few everyday details around our homes, such as hanging art and draperies. The thought of peppering the wall with nails from feeble attempts is a downer. As for securing ...