HVAC Ducts Behind Your Wall: Why Your TV Mount May Not Fit
You mark the perfect spot to mount your TV on the wall, drill a test hole — and your drill bit comes through a hollow space with a...
Gas Lines Behind Your Wall: The Most Critical TV Mounting Hazard
You're drilling into the wall to mount your TV and your drill bit suddenly stops with a metallic ringing sound. You pull the bit out and smell gas....
Hidden Plumbing Pipes Behind Your TV: Avoiding Water Damage During Mounting
You drill into the wall to mount your TV and water starts dripping from the hole. Behind that section of wall runs a water supply line or drain...
Hidden Electrical Wiring Behind Your TV: Avoiding Shock and Fire Hazards
You drill into the wall to mount your TV and your drill bit sparks. Behind that section of wall runs a live electrical wire — and your drill...
TV Heat Damage Above a Fireplace: How Hot Is Too Hot?
You want to mount your TV above the fireplace — it's the most popular TV location in Chicago living rooms. But every time you light the fire, the...
Hollow Cavity Above a Gas Fireplace: Why You Cannot Mount Blindly
You want to mount your TV above a gas fireplace. The wall looks solid — decorative stone veneer over drywall. But behind that veneer is a hollow cavity:...
TV Mounting on Fireplace Veneer: What Is Behind the Decorative Stone?
Your living room has a beautiful stone or tile fireplace surround, and you want to mount the TV above it. The veneer looks solid, but decorative fireplace veneer...
TV Mounting Above a Marble or Granite Fireplace: High-Risk Drilling Guide
You want to mount your TV above a marble or granite fireplace. The stone looks solid and heavy — but drilling into marble or granite is one of...
TV Mounting on Tile Walls: Drilling Without Cracking Ceramic or Porcelain
You want to mount your TV on a tiled wall — maybe in the kitchen, bathroom, or on a tiled accent wall in the living room. Tile looks...
TV Mounting on Stone Walls: Avoiding Cracks and Chips in Chicago Homes
Natural stone walls add character and warmth to any room. They are a defining feature of many Chicago fireplaces, accent walls, and entryways. But stone is also one...