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Triggering a Smart TV to turn on via a Tornado Warning signal

I live in Oklahoma and we obviously have problems with severe thunderstorms and tornados.I've been upgrading some stuff around the house to be compatible with Alexa and also recently got a weather...

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Is 3/4" plywood sufficiently strong to mount an 85" television?

Most of the answered related questions seem to be for smaller sized TVs. So here's a similar question with slightly different condition.I have a 85 inch TV I want to mount on the wall, so it will be...

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What kind of mount is best for a 100lb 85 inch tv? [closed]

I have an 85inch Samsung QLED TV that weights around 100 lbs. I'm planning on mounting it on a wall with metal studs. I was wondering if I should get a full motion mount or a tilt mount. What do you...

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Mounting a TV on a 5/16" thick stone (or faux stone) facade

I'm planning to mount a 65 inch TV (62 lbs) over my fireplace using this pull-down mount. I need to mount it close to the left side (with the screen jutting off the left side) rather than centered, to...

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Should I unplug my TV(which is turned off) during thunderstorm

There is a common sense to unplug the expensive electronic devices during thunderstorm as lighting strike can affect the power lines and anything that's connected to powerline is going to be wasted.But...

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Mounting a large TV to metal studs [closed]

I tried searching for existing questions but didn't find any that answered this scenario, and in general I feel like I've been getting conflicting information so I wanted to ask here.So basically I...

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TV Mount fire block hidden

I want to hide this cable behind the wall. I think I’ll use fiberglass or fish cable to send the cable diagonally behind the wall. But I’m worried there may be fire blocks along the diagonal path...

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Trying to mount a TV to the wall and cannot find a stud to save my life...

I am trying to mount my TV with a vertical mount to the wall. I cannot find any vertical studs however, only what feels like horizontal ones, which is strange to me. The power outlets are mounted ON...

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220-240 V 50 hz Sony Bravia TV for use in 110/120v 60 hz power [closed]

I just moved back to US from Europe and brought my Sony Bravia 65" (KD-65AF8) TV back with me. I thought I had checked tag on back to make sure it was compatible before bringing it back but obviously I...

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What lag bolts to use when mounting 65" TV to drywall using plywood?

I've seen this question asked before, but didn't see what hardware to use in putting up the plywood. I'm looking to mount my 65" TV above the fireplace using an articulating mount that mounts across 2...

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My TV supposedly doesn’t have VESA mounting support, but I want to mount it....

I’ve found an option when searching for my exact model of tv (50” Samsung UN50ES6900F), but it’s a very basic mount that doesn’t do what I want and it costs more money. link.I was hoping to get...

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What type of a wall mount is needed for an old TV?

I have an old Onida TV that doesn't have the standard 4-hole VESA mount.It only has these two hinges slots of some sort.What kind of wall mount would hold it in place on a concrete wall? (It would be...

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LG TV funky psychedelic color display [closed]

I turned on my LG TV last month and the colors are completely wrong. I tried a picture reset, I tried unplugging it for a prolonged period of time, I tried changing out the HDMI cable. So far nothing I...

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How do I mount a TV with clock type mount?

The distance is 20 inches between 2 holes.

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Mounting TV to wall with multiple light switches/outlets

I am looking for advice on safety precautions to take while mounting a TV to an interior wall with multiple light switches and outlets. The wall is standard wood/drywall and I have located two studs...

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How can I mount a large TV over wall molding?

I want to mount a TV but the trim on the wall is protruding. Would it be possible to use 2x4s going vertically on each side (where the blacks dots are) and then attach the mount to the 2x4s? Thanks in...

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Wall mounting a TV with flat / sideways studs?

I'm trying to wall mount a TV and the stud finder shows that the studs are 4 inches wide. I found an access panel to get a peek behind the wall so I've included a picture, and this is what I see.Can I...

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Mounting tv above gas fireplace?

We have long wanted to mount our tv in the basement above our fireplace. I assume the gas fireplace insert sits inside the existing hearth with a brick chimney outside. We do not use the fireplace at...

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How can I mount a TV tight to the wall with steel studs?

I have a 55" TV that weighs about 37 lbs and I want to hang it on the wall. But I discovered that instead of wood studs, I have metal studs and can't drill into them. Is it safe to mount the TV to the...

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Hollow wall anchor tore out - how to repair and put dowel in the same place?

This needs to carry a huge 77 inch TV. There are 4 screws like that. However, while trying to put the tv on the mount I managed to get it stuck in a weird way and the dowel broke out the wall and left...

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Is there a logical reason for powering the TV this way?

We just moved in to a newly built house (built in 2022). To my eye, the house is very well-built, so I'd like to think there's a reason for the weird way of powering the TV.The outlet directly behind...

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Is Moisture Resistant plywood good enough for furniture? [closed]

I'm planning to build furniture for home.I'm confused whether to use MR (Moisture Resistant) plywood(IS 303 standard) or BWP (Boiling Water Proof) plywood (IS 710 standard) for furniture.I'm happy to...

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What kind of work is required to cut into this wall above the fireplace?

I recently purchased a condo unit. I'm bothered by how thick the wall containing the fireplace is, and I saw another unit some floors above solved that problem by cutting above the fireplace to create...

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Will a brick wall support 150 pounds of mounting bracket and TV?

I want to mount a Tripp Lite Model #DWM60100XX television wall mounting bracket that weighs 31 pounds on a brick wall above a gas fireplace in my family room and then hang an 86-inch television that...

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How can I mount a monitor to a wall without drilling into brick?

I'm looking to mount a larger computer monitor in my wall, running a little app to help me track buses. However, most of the walls in my apartment are brick, so traditional mounting is not an option. I...

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Cantilevered pillar TV mount extension

My fireplace is flanked by 24" depth bookshelf niches.I want to install a flat-panel TV so that it is flush with the fireplace, so 24" off the back wall.I'm aware that "full extension" mounts exist...

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Mounting TV on brick over fireplace

Yes I am aware that if the fireplace is used, the higher temperatures are bad for the TV. I'm also aware that this is an uncomfortable viewing angle.This person wants the TV mounted above the...

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How to install a two-way coax wall outlet for home internet and TV?

I want to install coaxial wall outlets throughout my home. The only ones I was able to find are these two-way outlets, with a male a and female connector. What I find confusing is that the outlet also...

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How can I hit studs and avoid cables when installing a TV mount?

I bought a suitable TV wall mount bracket (45"-55") for my 48" television, however, I have reservations about committing to the work. My concerns areShould I look for a wall stud, and screw into...

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Grounding a roof mounted TV antenna

Can I use a single common 10AWG wire to simultaneously ground both the coax cable and the mast by running a short jumper between the coax grounding block and the mast? Or should I use two separate...

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