Whether you prefer family photos, movie posters, or professional paintings, all add personality to your space.
Unfortunately, doing so can also damage your walls.
But do they really live up to these claims?
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Whats Better: Command Strips or nails?
The official verdict: It depends!
“When choosing consider your wall punch in.
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Go with nails for textured walls, and command hooks on smooth surfaces.”
“As a pro-organizer, my tool bag is always stocked with command hooks,” Rofman says.
“They’re my go-to for hanging lightweight items and are perfect for closets and behind cabinet doors.
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I also use them for hangingcanvas printsand even decking the halls with garlands during the holiday.”
However, while Command products may win in versatility, they can actually cause more damage than a nail.
With nails, you know they’ll likely leave a small hole.
Fixing a nail holeis a straightforward DIY project.
Let it dry, then give it another quick sanding so you have a perfect surface for your paint.
Once youve removed any remainder of the paint, give the area a light sanding.
