This is One of My Favorite Things!!!

The Hang and Level looks so easy-I must add this to my tool box.  I have a great tool from Restoration Hardware.  I t looks like wire cutters but is 5 tools in one.  I love it and the cost is $10.  Such a bargain-can't work without it!

Kimberely, I have one of those two.  OMG how did we live without one before?

Thanks for the tip Kimberly! I've seen these, but was not sure how effective they were. I'm definatly buying one!

My favorite "tool" are those discs you put under very heavy furniture to move it on the floor or carpet. You can get them at any hardware store. I refer to them as "back-savers".

Hi Kimberely.

I use it too. Great tool to have.

I have to say picture hanging is my least favorite part of the job!!! BUT this tool has saved the day many times.  Have you every pressed it into the wall only to find two pin holes on the wall when you pull it away? surely it must be me! Still find myself going for the "eye ball it" technique on the oversized stuff. 

Gotta have...This is one of my favs also!

I have something similar called a picture plumb.  I haven't used it yet, but it looks like it will work great.  Anything to ease the burden of hanging photos.  Thanks for you most informative post.  And Debra those moving discs are the greatest.  Big furniture just floats across the floor.

Hi again...To answer your question-it looks like a wire cutter-but turns into pliers, wrench, hammer, opener.

Kimberly - We have this tool, but prefer the Picture Plumb.  The Hang & Level works well, but tends to be a little bulky and difficult to use for certain types of picture hangers since the plastic hooks are so thick.  If you're interested check out our blog for more details about our experience and hanging tips here:  Our Secret to hanging art perfect every time!

Kimberly sometimes clients are really surprised when I start bringing the tools and rolling tool box into their homes.  I too have this tool but my favorite is my work apron.  Keeps me from putting down my tools and then having to back track to find them.  I hate extra steps.....now where's that D$#M hammer?????

I use the Picture Plumb as well - thanks to David's recommendation, and get plenty of oooohs and ahhhhs from folks who have never seen one before. It and my hammer are my most valued staging tools. In fact, I had to replace one of them that seemed to have walked off from one job where I had a couple of new helpers. Maybe someone wanted to try it at home...their home??

Hi Kimberly - one of my faqvourites is the little moving disc's mentioned above they are real back savers

I have a hammer, a screwdriver and a measuring tape in the car at all times. 
Seeing that I am always switching art around, I will have to try your new gadjet.

All these years, I've never heard of that.  It looks like a must have, picture hanging can be quite the chore.  I have to find one of these.