Music is the Sound of Life

APARTMENT THERAPY

APARTMENT THERAPY

APARTMENT THERAPY

I know I always touch on music but if you play an actual instrument how do you incorporate that into your home? Do you have a jam station in the corner of your living room set up with drums, guitars and keyboards or a closet where you stuff everything when not in use? Many books suggest hanging your instruments on the wall not only is it an artistic statement piece but it's convenient to keep it off the floor and have more room for pieces of furniture or walk space.

Here's how to hang a guitar on the wall, thanks to http/www.ehow.com
Things you will need: Power drill or Phillips Screw Driver, Guitar hanger or sling with included hardware, a guitar (duh), a wall (duhhh) and some skills. P.S. Hangers generally cost under $15 bucks.

1. You need to measure the bottom of your guitar head to the top of the head and make sure when you install your hanger with enough room for the guitar to hang without the trouble of touching the ceiling. I installed mine about 8 inches down from the ceiling and it worked out perfectly. Measure twice to make sure it's right. Once you have a location to place your hanger place it on the wall and use a pencil to mark the hole locations.

2.Your kit should include a drywall anchors. To install these you simply use your drill tip/screw driver to make a dimple in the drywall where you marked your whole in the previous step. Once you have a dimple you can screw in the anchors. With your anchors in place hold the hanger over the holes and use the included screws to secure your new fancy-amazing guitar hanger to the wall. Apply guitar and PRESTO! One amazing piece of wall art is installed.

And voila--it is finit.