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There are times when hanging a picture is tough. There just isn't a wall stud where a handyman needs one. For these situations, there are picture hangers you can buy specifically for mounting in drywall and supporting significant weight.
You can buy a nail and hook set that hang in the drywall at an angle. These will easily support 30-50 pounds. You can also buy a 3-nail hardware hanger that supports an even greater amount of weight. Although the nails are somewhat smaller, there are more mounting points for the hangar to grip.
Both of these types of hangers mount in the same manner. Getting the right angle is important. Don't hammer the nail into the drywall first. Instead, place the hanger in it's final resting place and then insert the nail and hammer it in. If you try to hit the nail into the drywall first, you may not get the correct angle on the nail and the hanger might not sit flush against the wall. Any adjustment to the nail is going to damage the hole in the drywall and consequently reduce the holding power of the hanger.
When you hang the picture on the hanger, obviously be gently about it by setting it easily on the hanger.
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