If the weight can be supported by just drywall anchors you can go to your local home improvement store and pick up some really great hangers with really aggressive threads that screw into the drywall. They come in different sizes depending on the weight of the item to be hung. Often the weight can be divided among two or more anchors. These anchors, however, do have their limitations. These weight limits are clearly marked on the packaging. Please DO NOT exceed the weight rating. There are also many different types of hanging devices available such as toggle bolts, etc., and there are different types of wall material such as old horse hair plaster. It's important to match the type of anchor to the type of wall and the weight of the object to be hung.
If the item to be hung is too great for anchors than we have to find studs (verticle structural framing members located in the wall beneath the drywall) and fasten hangers through the drywall into these studs. These studs are most likely placed 16 inches apart center to center, and are mostly 2"x4" of 2"x6". While this is the strongest method by which to hang anything on your walls, they are often not located exaclty where you want them to be. You can locate these studs by tapping on the wall to find the solid areas behind the drywall or you can use a stud finder.
Below is a video that can give you a better idea of what I'm talking about. If you have any questions don't hesitate to give me a call.
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