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Wall Anchors 101 – How To Hang Anything

Whenever I hang anything on my walls, I’m always bombarded with questions about how to properly use wall anchors. Here are my best tips to hang just about anything!

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Hey there!I’m Casey Finn.

Iโ€™m the Chicago gal and voice behind The DIY Playbook. I love a good weekend project, and Iโ€™m creating my dream home right here in my favorite city. Iโ€™m here to inspire you to create the space of your dreams. Together letโ€™s build a home that tells your story.

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Your Home Playbook


You’re a homeowner, but do you know how to take care of your home?

Say hello to “Your Home Playbook” – a tool to keep your house running smoothly and take the guesswork out of annual home maintenance.

Your Home Playbook
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We purchased this fixer upper back in 2019 and we’ve slowly been making it our own. The house is over 100 years old and we’re renovating it, room by room, to customize it for our family of four. It has come a long way! You’ve got to see some of the before pictures…

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