Full-motion articulating mounts create more leverage and stress on the wall than fixed or tilting mounts. Learn when full-motion mounts are safe and when to choose a simpler mount in Chicago homes.
Flat mounts sit the TV too close to the wall, leaving no room for cables, power bricks and streaming devices. Learn when to choose a tilting or full-motion mount instead in Chicago homes.
TV ports blocked by the mount after installation? Learn how to choose the right mount and use angled adapters to keep HDMI, USB and optical ports accessible in Chicago homes.
You just bought a PS5 or Xbox Series X and want to play on your new 4K TV at 120Hz. But when you plug everything in and mount the TV, the game drops to 60Hz or the picture stutters. The problem is almost always the HDMI cable or the HDMI port rating — not the […]
Long HDMI cable runs can cause black screen, flickering, HDCP issues and 4K/120Hz failures. Learn when you need active or fiber HDMI cables for long runs in Chicago homes.
HDMI cable too short after mounting your TV? Learn how to measure and plan the correct HDMI cable length before mounting to avoid this common problem in Chicago homes.
You want a clean TV installation with no visible cables running down the wall. The obvious solution is to run the HDMI cable through the wall. But not every HDMI cable is legal to install inside a wall — and using the wrong cable creates a fire hazard and violates the National Electrical Code (NEC). […]
Listed in-wall power kits provide code-compliant clean power for wall-mounted TVs. Learn how they work, which kits are available and when to use them in Chicago homes.
You cannot simply run a TV power cord through the wall. The NEC prohibits extension cords and standard power cords in wall cavities. Learn the code-compliant alternatives for clean power routing.
No electrical outlet behind your TV mounting location? Learn the code-compliant power solutions including recessed outlets, power relocation kits and when you need an electrician.
Insulation in exterior walls makes fishing TV cables difficult. Learn how insulation affects cable routing and what alternatives exist for clean TV installations in Chicago homes.
Fire blocking is required by building code in Chicago walls and blocks cable routing. Learn why hiding TV cables inside walls is challenging and what alternatives exist.