Adhesive hooks are convenient for hanging garlands, jewelry, calendars, and other lightweight items. But you risk damage if you use them to hang heavy or fragile items. You may even ruin the wall when ...

Hanging art or photos on the walls can make a house feel more like a home, personalizing your space. But you may not want to deal with any sort of damage to your walls—especially if you are renting.

Lauren Ro is interested in baby gear (she’s a new mom) and the ins-and-outs of decorating a home. Prior to the Strategist, she was a writer at Curbed, and before that was Wes Anderson’s assistant. In ...