Mounting a TV on the wall has become a staple for home entertainment setups. To ensure proper mounting and avoid damaging the wall, you will want to follow these steps from our experienced installers.

1. Determine where you want to mount the TV on your wall. Make sure it’s not in the way of swinging doors or windows. If there is a window in the room, it’s best to place the TV along the same wall instead of opposite it, to avoid a glare on the TV.
2. Test the view of the location and height of installation using a TV-shaped cutout or painter’s tape and paper. This will help you adjust the location before drilling into the wall and give you an idea of how the TV will look in that spot, once it’s installed.
3. Once you have the location chosen, you will need to use the stud finder to locate the studs in the wall and mark them with a pencil. For a secure installation, it’s important to only secure your TV mount into studs. Drywall alone will not withstand the weight of a TV.
4. To ensure the installation is level, place the level along the top of the TV-shaped cutout. Using a pencil, mark pilot holes where you plan to drill.
5. Position the wall mount and check the level again. Adjust and mark the location on the wall with a pencil again if needed.
6. Drill pilot holes into the marked studs using the proper drill bit.
7. Using a screwdriver or drill with the appropriate bit, attach the mount to the wall.
8. Gently place the TV face down on a towel or Styrofoam packaging. Attach the mounting plate directly to the back of the TV.
9. With help from someone else, lift the TV while making sure the mounting plate aligns with the wall mount and make sure the TV is securely attached before letting go.
10. For an aesthetically pleasing setup, zip tie or velcro all the cords together and use cord covers in the same color as your wall to hide all of the cables.

If you’d like to enjoy your new TV without the trouble of mounting it yourself, contact HowryConsults for hassle-free, professional TV wall mounting service for your home or business.

To securely mount a TV on a wall made of drywall, your best bet is to secure the TV to the studs. Mounting a TV on drywall does not provide adequate support for the weight of the TV. Drywall is an extremely brittle material that on average can only hold up to 5 to 10 lbs. The average 32” TV weighs 25-30 lbs. making drywall an inadequate option for mounting a TV.  An improperly mounted TV could detach from the wall damaging the TV and the wall.

Because studs are typically 16 inches apart, your wall mount may only be wide enough to be secured to a single stud. You will still need additional attachment points for a safe installation. Assess the condition of the drywall and select attachment points that are free from damage.

Once you’ve found a damage-free area on the wall, you can use drywall anchors to help distribute the weight of the TV on the drywall for mounting in addition to the support provided by the stud. Securing the mount to the wall using drywall anchors is recommended especially in cases where only a single stud is available or additional stability is desired. Drywall anchors can support a variety of weights – depending on the anchor selected.

Studs are always the ideal attachment point when mounting a TV, however, some walls don’t offer that option. If you need assistance with mounting your TV on studs or drywall, HowryConsults can help. Our professional team of installers can mount your TV safely and securely.

Home security cameras are the key to having a comprehensive and effective home security system. With this goal in mind, it is important to purchase quality cameras that deliver clear images. These cameras are then mounted in strategic locations that overlook critical areas around your home and the rest of your property to monitor activity.

The cameras connect to your alarm system and smart home system via Wi-Fi and provide an app for your phone that allows you to see what they see from wherever you are in the world. When installed and maintained properly, security cameras serve three important functions as part of your home security system:

• Provide constant surveillance so that you can see anything that is happening within their range 24/7/365.
• Provide a video record of the activity happening within their range.
• Provide a trigger for your alarm system to advise you and the police of any unusual activity on your property.

Our team of experienced techs can professionally install all of your security cameras. Once you have selected the cameras and mounts that work best for you and your home, technicians will quickly and professionally install the equipment.

Our security cameras services include:

• Helping you determine the best places to install the cameras based on what you want to monitor.
• Installing your cameras on walls, ceilings, or anywhere else you have a need for surveillance.
• Connecting your security cameras to your Wi-Fi network and making sure they sync properly.
• Ensuring that your smart home’s mobile app is installed and set up to include your security cameras.
• Thoroughly checking your security cameras are working properly.
• Training you on how to use your new system.

If you need help getting started and need a recommendation for what systems work best for your needs, feel free to contact us for help.

Security cameras provide the flexibility to monitor in and around your home without ruthless wiring. Today, with the advancement of technology, smart security cameras can be installed anywhere, but there is a misconception that all smart security cameras require Wi-Fi to operate. Although there are advantages to connecting your smart security cameras to your Wi-Fi network (they can be easier to set up as no wiring is needed), consumers who opt out of a Wi-Fi connection for their smart security cameras have options. Many cameras have alternate ways of connecting to the Internet making them an attractive alternative to Wi-Fi cameras. Here are two of the most common options:

• Purchase a mobile LTE plan. One of the easiest ways to secure your home without Wi-Fi usage is to purchase a camera with a data plan. There are a host of cameras that come with an LTE mobile plan and utilize SD cards and Cloud storage to record and store data.
• Use a Wired Network Camera. Another way to connect a smart security camera without Wi-Fi is by using an ethernet wired connection from your camera to your home’s network.
• Tether to Another Device. Plug your camera into the USB port on your laptop or PC, or use an adapter to connect it to your smartphone. This method can be a challenge because the camera would have to be close to the device it’s tethered to.

Regardless of how you connect your security cameras, access to information is simple with remote camera monitoring and configurations are often done directly on your smartphone by downloading the camera manufacturer’s app.