Wall Safety

Protect your home & family with our safety tutorials on all things wall.

heavy_mirror
Play

Filed under:

How to Hang a Heavy Mirror on Masonry

Ask This Old House general contractor Tom Silva helps a homeowner hang a large mirror on the stone chimney above his fireplace
mirror_xl
Play

How to Hang a Heavy Mirror

This Old House general contractor Tom Silva shares tips and techniques for safely hanging framed objects on walls
when_to_recip_saw
Play

Reciprocating Saw 101: How to Cut Into a Wall Safely

Pro tips on avoiding disaster when plunge-cutting into a wall
wallpaper_strip_toutX

New Way to Strip It Away

New tools help take the misery and mess out of removing damaged or outdated wallpaper.
hanging_x

Choosing the Proper Fastener

Can't find a wall stud when hanging a picture or a shelf? You can attach anything to hollow walls if you use the right fastener