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TV Mounting Tips, Guides & Installation Advice

Expert advice on TV mounting, cable management, and getting the perfect setup in your NYC apartment or NJ home. From choosing the right wall mount to hiding cables in plaster and drywall, our guides cover everything you need to know before your installation.

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Soundbar

April 25, 20266 min read

How to Mount a Soundbar Under Your TV

A soundbar completes your TV setup — but where should it go? Wall mounting options, cable hiding methods, and tips for Sonos, Samsung, and Bose.

How to Hang Floating Shelves on Any Wall Type

General Mounting

April 23, 20266 min read

How to Hang Floating Shelves on Any Wall Type

Floating shelves look simple but require the right hardware for your wall type. Here's what works on drywall, plaster, brick, and concrete.

TV Mounting

April 21, 20266 min read

How to Remove a TV From a Wall Mount

Need to take your TV off the wall? Here's how to remove it, take down the bracket, patch the holes, and leave the wall looking like nothing was ever there.

General Mounting

April 19, 20267 min read

How to Hang a Heavy Mirror Safely

Heavy mirrors need the right hardware or they'll come crashing down. Here's how to hang mirrors up to 100+ lbs on drywall, plaster, brick, and concrete.

How to Hide TV Cables on a Wall-Mounted TV

TV Mounting

April 17, 20266 min read

How to Hide TV Cables on a Wall-Mounted TV

Messy cables ruin a wall-mounted TV. Here are 3 ways to hide them — from no-drill cable covers to full in-wall wiring — with pros, cons, and costs for each.

TV Mounting

April 10, 20267 min read

VESA Mounting Patterns Explained

What is a VESA pattern, how to measure yours, and why it matters when buying a TV mount. Common VESA sizes for every TV from 32 to 85 inches.

TV Mounting

April 9, 20268 min read

Samsung Frame TV Installation Guide

The Frame TV needs special mounting for that flush-to-wall art look. The right mount, One Connect box placement, cable management, and Art Mode setup.

How to Mount a TV on the Wall — Complete Guide

TV Mounting

April 7, 202610 min read

How to Mount a TV on the Wall — Complete Guide

Everything about wall mounting a TV — choosing the right mount, finding studs, hiding cables, and picking the perfect height. NYC-specific tips included.

TV Mounting

April 5, 20267 min read

Can You Mount a TV Without Studs?

Yes, you can mount a TV without studs. What NYC apartment dwellers need to know about drywall toggle anchors, plaster walls, and safe no-stud mounting options.

Home Theater

April 3, 202610 min read

Best Home Theater Projectors for 2026

Best home theater projectors for 2026. Sony and JVC as our top picks, plus budget alternatives. Screen recommendations and UST options for NYC apartments.

Conference Room AV Cost — Budget by Room Size

Corporate AV

April 3, 20268 min read

Conference Room AV Cost — Budget by Room Size

Conference room AV installation pricing by room size. Huddle rooms from $5K, conference rooms from $7K, boardrooms from $10K+. NYC-specific costs included.

Home Theater

April 3, 202610 min read

Custom Home Theater Installation in NYC

What goes into a custom home theater in NYC? Our design + install + configure model, Sony/JVC projectors, Control4 systems, and NYC apartment solutions.

Home Theater

April 3, 202610 min read

Dolby Atmos Home Theater — Is It Worth It?

Is Dolby Atmos worth it? Speaker configs (5.1 vs 7.1 vs 7.1.4), in-ceiling speakers, Sonos options, and NYC apartment-friendly solutions explained.

How to Set Up a Conference Room for Video Calls

Corporate AV

April 3, 20268 min read

How to Set Up a Conference Room for Video Calls

Step-by-step guide to setting up a conference room for video conferencing. Network, display, camera, audio, IT setup, and testing — for NYC offices.

How to Video Conference on a TV (Not a Laptop)

Corporate AV

April 3, 20267 min read

How to Video Conference on a TV (Not a Laptop)

Upgrade from laptop video calls to a 65-inch TV. How to connect Zoom, Teams, or Meet to your TV with a camera and soundbar. NYC office guide.

TV Mounting

April 3, 20268 min read

How Much Does TV Mounting Cost in NYC? (2026)

TV mounting in NYC costs $149–$800+ depending on the service. Full breakdown — from basic wall mounting to in-wall wiring and custom media walls.

Conference Room Video Conferencing Guide

Corporate AV

April 3, 20269 min read

Conference Room Video Conferencing Guide

Complete buyer's guide to video conferencing hardware. Logitech, Poly, Neat, Yealink, Cisco, Crestron compared. Zoom vs Teams vs Meet. For NYC offices.

TV Mounting

March 26, 20265 min read

How to Hire a TV Installer in NYC

Looking to hire someone to mount your TV in NYC? Here's what to look for, what to avoid, and how to book a trusted TV installer in minutes.

TV Mounting

March 26, 20264 min read

TV Installation vs TV Mounting — Same Thing

TV installation and TV mounting mean the same thing. Learn what's included, how much it costs in NYC, and how to book a professional TV installer.

How to Hide TV Wires Without Cutting Your Wall

TV Mounting

March 23, 20264 min read

How to Hide TV Wires Without Cutting Your Wall

Learn how to hide TV wires without cutting the wall. 2 renter-friendly cable management solutions for a clean mounted TV setup — no holes, no damage.

TV Mounting

March 23, 202610 min read

Can You Mount a TV in a NYC Apartment?

Can you mount a TV in an apartment? Yes. This NYC guide covers wall types, building permissions, landlord rules, and pro tips for every apartment type.

Soundbar

February 20, 20267 min read

Should You Wall Mount Your Soundbar?

Most people leave their soundbar on a shelf. That's fine — but wall mounting it is cleaner, sounds better in some setups, and easier than you think.

TV Mounting

February 10, 20266 min read

What to Expect: Your TV Mounting Appointment

Here's what happens from the moment we arrive to when we leave — what to prepare, what questions to ask, and what a professional install looks like.

TV Mount Height Guide: Forget the 45-Inch Rule

TV Mounting

January 25, 20266 min read

TV Mount Height Guide: Forget the 45-Inch Rule

The 45-inch rule doesn't work in most NYC apartments. Here's how to find the right TV mounting height for your space — living room, bedroom, or otherwise.

TV Mounting

January 25, 20267 min read

TV Mounting Tools: Guide for New Jersey Homes

The complete guide to TV mounting tools for New Jersey homes — stud finders, lag bolts, drill bits, and what's different about NJ drywall installs.

TV Mounting

January 24, 20266 min read

Best TV Mount Height for Bedrooms

Bedroom TVs follow different height rules than living rooms. Get this wrong and you get neck strain every night. Here's the correct formula for your setup.

TV Mounting

January 19, 20267 min read

TV Mounting Tools: Guide for NYC Apartments

NYC apartments have plaster, brick, and concrete walls that need special tools for safe TV mounting. Here's the complete guide to what works in the city.