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Practical guides from real installs: choosing a mount, fireplace walls, hiding wires and what to expect on the day.

WiresSep 24, 20265 min readHow to Hide TV Wires: Cord Covers, In-Wall Kits and Chicago WallsThree ways to hide TV wires, from paintable cord covers to in-wall kits, and what to check on older Chicago walls before anything is cut.
FireplaceSep 24, 20265 min readMounting a TV Above a Fireplace: Heat, Height and the Right MountCan you mount a TV above a fireplace? Yes, if you check the heat, get the height right and pick the right mount. What we check on every Chicago fireplace job.
MountsSep 24, 20265 min readHow to Choose the Right TV Mount for Your WallFixed, tilting, full-motion or drop-down: which TV mount fits your wall, your room and your TV, and the three checks installers run before drilling.
WallsOct 3, 20267 min readWhat's Behind Your Chicago Wall? Drywall, Plaster, Brick, Concrete and Metal Studs Before You Mount a TVPlaster or drywall, brick, concrete or metal studs? Five quick tests to tell what your Chicago wall is made of, and what each wall needs to hold a TV.
WallsOct 10, 20266 min readMounting a TV on Brick in Chicago Two-Flats and Bungalows: Brick Walls and Brick FireplacesBrick or mortar, which anchors hold, and where the wires go: how to mount a TV on a brick wall or above a brick fireplace in an older Chicago home.
WallsOct 27, 20267 min readMounting a TV on Plaster Walls in Chicago Greystones, Two-Flats and BungalowsPlaster walls hold a TV when the bolts reach the studs. How to find studs, drill without cracks and pick bolts in Chicago greystones, two-flats and bungalows.
FireplaceOct 27, 20267 min readAre Pull-Down TV Mounts Worth It? Manual vs Motorized Over a Chicago FireplaceWhen a pull-down TV mount over a fireplace is worth it, how manual and motorized models compare, and what to check on Chicago walls and mantels before you buy.

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