what can i do to keep from having to constantly straighten the pictures on my wall?

Answer 1

Find the best centre of gravity at the time of hanging the pictures on the wall.

Make sure the block of land that ur house is built on is not on water.

Stay away from vigourous activities :)

well made u smile - dint I
so Im sure u ll find a way eventually, but smile each time it goes off again.

At least it would not frustrate u any longer.

Answer 2

Might sound goofy, but velcro works wonders for things like this.

And the beauty is, you really don't need a lot to hold the picture in place. Just cut enough to stick to the back of the picture right at the bottom and the opposite piece against the wall. Wallah! No more out of position pics.

Answer 3

Even when we use a level and hang our pictures perfectly straight, movement, vibration, etc. can move them on the walls. I use a bit of poster putty. It's available in grocery stores in the school supplies area, or in hardware/ home improvement stores, just ask for poster putty, look for the kind that will not stain walls.
Roll up a dime sized ball and press to the backside of the picture, best if you can get it onto the back of the bottom part of the frame, line it up with a level balanced on the top of the picture frame and when its right and level, press the picture to the wall. It will remain in place and won't shift.

Answer 4

You may have OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder), unless the pictures really are getting crooked all the time (like if you live near the train tracks or something). Anyway, if your problem is that you can't stop yourself from constantly adjusting things to make them perfect, that's an indication of OCD. A good psychiatrist can diagnose you better, and there are some really good meds for it, I've heard. I've also heard it can be caused by heavy metal poisoning and that chealation therapy can help.

Answer 5

in addition to using 2 sided tape on the bottom to prevent it from sliding, you can also use 2 nails to hang the picture. This give a bigger support area and not just a fulcrum that the picture can move about on.

hope this helps. be sure to make the 2 nails (or whatever) level.

Answer 6

Wow, I cannot believe all the people talking about OCD. Some pictures are way off straight and because of the location it is obvious, plus, I am far far from OCD, my house is always unstraight and I could care less, but I like straight pictures.

And to answer your question, poster puddy will work great.

Answer 7

I think pictures move with any small vibration. I think if the picture is only held up by one hook they move very easily. To prevent the pictures from moving the picture should hang on two hooks. Both hooks need to be level with each other. If you use two hook points that should stop the picture from moving. Good luck

Answer 8

Seek therapy for your Obsessive-Compulsive disorder. Seriously, I'm a Virgo and I hate crooked pictures.....just straighten them or move out of the earthquake zone.

Answer 9

there is a product called museum gum. it's a gooey substance that holds form and is tacky, but will not harm the wall or frame or print.. any good art supply store should have it.

Answer 10

Roll a piece of tape and stick it to the back on the bottom of the frame... it will keep it from moving.