No-Drill Decor: 11 Ways to Hang Anything Anywhere

“No holes in the walls” doesn’t have to mean bare walls. There’s a no-drill solution for just about everything — you just need to match the method to the weight and the surface.

For frames and art, adhesive picture-hanging strips are the classic for a reason: they hold surprising weight and remove cleanly. Heavier pieces can lean on a picture ledge or the mantel. Curtains go on tension rods inside the window frame; tapestries and textiles can hang from adhesive hooks or a mounted dowel.

The pro move is surface prep: clean with rubbing alcohol, press firmly for 30 seconds, and wait the full cure time before hanging. Most adhesive failures are really prep failures. Your walls — and your security deposit — will thank you.