How to Hang a Heavy Mirror | Ask This Old House

This Old House general contractor Tom Silva shares tips and techniques for safely hangings framed objects on walls. (See below for a shopping list and tools.)
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Shopping List for Hanging a Heavy Mirror:
- toggle bolt with picture-hanging hook [amzn.to/2xMnOi8]
- 12-inch-long piece of 1x2 [amzn.to/2xHTLIj]
- tap-in hanging hooks [amzn.to/30ulHMd]

Tools for Hanging a Heavy Mirror:
- drill/driver [amzn.to/2xMFxWQ]
- screwdriver [amzn.to/2XMTy1k]
- torpedo level [amzn.to/2XIiKWv]
- bathroom scale [amzn.to/30tJfkn], used to weigh mirror

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