Pictures and bulletin boards will fall during a violent storm or earthquake if they are not securely fastened to the wall.

• Use closed screw-eyes, instead of traditional picture hangers, for securing picture frames, bulletin boards, and mirrors.
  
  
  • Depending on the weight of the object and the screw-eye's maximum weight limit screw one or more closed screw-eyes into wall stud(s). Use a stud finder to determine the appropriate location for the screw(s).
    
    
  • Attach picture wire to one side of the frame. Then thread the wire through the closed screw-eye, fastening it securely to the other side of the frame. Then thread the wire through the closed screw-eye, fastening it securely to the other side of the frame.
    
    
  • An alternate plan involves using an open screw-eye instead of a closed screw-eye. The hook should be closed with pliers once the picture has been hung.
    
    
• Always mount heavy or sharp wall hangings away from places where they could fall on children.

Figure 9: Secure Frames to Wall

Necessary Tools and Materials

	Stud locator	______	quantity
	Screwdriver	______
	Variable speed drill and bits	______
	Screw-eye(s)	______
	Heavy picture wire	______
	Pliers	______