How to Straighten a Picture Frame

Crooked pictures can ruin the look of a room, taking it from chic to sloppy. Sometimes though it seems like you can never get a picture frame even. Here's how I straighten picture frames to make sure they are always level.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Tape measure
• Pencil

1. Measure from the floor strait up to each corner of the picture frame. Alternatively you can also measure from the ceiling.

2. Straighten the picture frame until both corners are the same distance from the floor or ceiling. If when you start on corner is 1/4 an inch higher than the other, lower it by 1/8 inch. This will simultaneously raise the lower corner by 1/8 an inch, and straightening the picture frame.

3. Once you have the picture frame even, take a pencil, and very lightly make a small mark at each lower corner of the picture frame as close to the edge of the frame as possible, but still hidden behind it.

4. If you see either mark in the future you know you need to straighten your picture frame. Use the marks for guidance so you don't needto repeat the procedure.