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Brandi
Brandi Blogger Atlanta, GA on Aug 18, 2012
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How To Hang A Wall Object With Two Hooks

I purchased this wall hook from Garden Ridge to use in the bathroom, for my kids to hang their towels on. Once I got home, I realized hanging it would be a little tricky! Ugh... the dreaded "two hook" back!
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    I realize there is a more technical way to hang this. I am neither technical or patient, so this is what I did!
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    I tore off a few sheets of paper towels the same length as my hook (select-a-size paper towels work best). *Be sure to place the paper towels level with t...
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    Hold the paper towel in place with a piece of tape. Then tighten the screws into the wall on the marks you created with the screwdriver.
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    Make sure the screws are nearly flush with the wall, otherwise there will be a gap in between the wall and the hook.
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    Next, remove the paper towels. Now that your screws are up, you are ready to hang your hook!
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    You're done! Simply hang your hook on the wall (or in my case, the door) and stand back to admire your handiwork.

To see more: http://bet1975.blogspot.com/2011/09/how-to-hang-wall-hook-with-two-hooks.html

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  • TaniaC Fairfield, IL
    What an awesome Idea... I'll have to try that next time I'm trying to hang a shelf straight LOL!....Thanks for the tip Brandi..;)
    on Aug 18, 2012 · Like 1
  • Donna R Lumberton, TX
    Well, how smart and clever is this!!! Thanks for sharing.
    on Aug 18, 2012 · Like 1
  • Lin R Smyrna, TN
    Thank you so much for this idea. I have had problems hanging things with 2 wall hooks many times.
    on Aug 18, 2012 · Like 1
  • Becky J Troy, IL
    I like this idea better than the other one I tried the other day that involved shims and nails. Tried nailing heavy louvered doors on my fence that way and that was a disaster!
    on Aug 18, 2012 · Like 1
  • Angela Bello Humboldt, IA
    What a great, yet simple idea! Thanks so much for sharing this tip!
    on Aug 18, 2012 · Like 1

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