How To Hide TV Wires | DIY For Beginners

Here's how to hide TV wires and/or cables using a 7$ low voltage bracket, a drill and a drywall hand saw. This is a very easy way to make any room with a TV a little more beautiful.
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[@jasonrubright3445]

Hey Jeff, long time viewer here. Here's a tip. You see the tiny holes in each corner of the low-voltage bracket? Flip the bracket 180 and place against the drywall. Mark your four dots. Move the bracket out of the way and connect the dots w/ a level. You now have your inner cut lines and they're completely level! Perfect Everytime! Cheers!

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

Love it. Cheers

[@sonicthegt]

@@HomeRenoVisionDIY Came here to say that too. That's the definition of "perfect every time". Also disappointed that you didn't throw a laser on the wall so the outlets would be exactly square and in line with each other.

[@bobainsworth5057]

@@steve345 sorry, you can't run power cord in wall. You could extend lower outlet with 14/2 electrical wire and put new outlet next to low voltage. You'll need " old work " box. Not hard but a bit of time.

[@amywaters8528]

@@steve345 I thinking what @bob ainsworth was saying was that it's a code thing. Not that it's not physically possible. Just that it's a no no to run the power cord behind the wall - fire hazard.

[@rossnelson7820]

Perfect example of a project get done “quick”. Always running into some sort of speed bump along the way. Love all the vids Jeff, thanks from Japan

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

Thanks 👍

[@Monkeyseemonkey79]

I appreciate and have so much respect for the fact you didn't edit out the various mishaps and surprises. This is the reality of most DIY experiences.

[@Morenito716]

Ive been mounting tvs and routing cables as part of my job with the city for 12 years. I can honestly say when it comes to mounting tvs, theres a right way to do things and a safe way to do things. And to me, you did absolutely everything you were supposed to do! One thing that I appreciate is that you showed the good and the bad when wall fishing the cables. Alot of people make these videos look easy and it misleads people on DIY projects. Much respect to you and thank you for what you do!

[@marcusthomas69]

I enjoy seeing the mistakes or mishaps...great teaching moments

[@NickVincent]

Well...........sorta. According to code in basically any developed country, the way he did it is 100% in violation of code. TVs are not low voltage appliances since they operate on 120V, and low voltage is defined as anything below 50V (which clearly 120 isnt). Anyway, in reality it's probably no biggie, but in terms of code, this is deemed officially NOT SAFE, meaning if a fire ever broke out and your cable was determined to be the cause, your insurance will cover ZERO. Or you could just spend the 50 bucks for a certified safe kit that allows for high-voltage in-wall.

[@jjzman4129]

@@NickVincentThe Coax cable he put in IS low voltage. IF he put 120vac in the same low voltage box then it would be a code violation. But he didn't.

[@TheCoconutstrut]

Really appreciate how real and raw these videos are. We all run into speed bumps along the way, glad you're able to help us find solutions if and when we do.

[@dingbatjack1234]

I appreciate the live aspect of this. No BS. It’s a refreshing change

[@billsedutto8824]

If I could give this video 1000 likes I would. Perfect demonstration of how every small project seems to go for me. There’s always something in the wall I didn’t expect, wires slightly bigger than the largest but I have handy etc. Glad to see this. Makes me feel better that it happens to the pros too. Thanks Jeff!

[@TheArtofGuitar]

Brings me relief to know that even the pros run into aggravating moments like the fire blocking moment. Misery loves company. ;)

[@evslone]

Jeff, I really appreciate that you show unedited video, including when things don't go perfect. Every little hitch there is exactly the sort of thing that amateur do-it-yourselfers run into. Showing the hiccups makes the video much more useful and authentic. Cheers.

[@jerryquezada625]

When it suppose to be a quick video but turns out it take a bit longer due to unforeseen events! Love it! Shows what you can encounter during the process and how to resolve it.

[@wsullivan]

i love that you show the highs and the lows, the stuff that works and the speed bumps along the way, not just your typical polished youtube video with no dramas at all, we know that almost never happens!

[@caitlinmaemartin8830]

I just love how raw this video was. Every time I do any diy project I run into issues and this video showed us something we can all relate to

[@Mightymelton]

Working on closing a 100-year old home this month, and it is refinished but has some quirks in design. These videos have been helping a ton prepare for some first-time DIY. No contractor yet, but once it closes then I'll be getting quite a few quotes on things. Thank you for the helpful and educational content!

[@SestraVixen]

Love that you showed the struggle bc god knows every time I do something I run into those little moments!

[@rudycalderon8738]

Awesome, love the fact you ran into a problem fishing the cable and you showed exactly what to do. Thanks..gonna try this myself.

[@ankewynmalen1186]

Love it! In my next life I am going to be a handyperson, bit late now at 83. I can watch videos like this all day, figuring out tricky situations. Greetings and thank you from Sydney.

[@FaceIntoKeyboard]

Putting wiring behind the drywall has always been one of those jobs I would love to do, but felt daunting. Like others have said, thanks for leaving the teachable moments in! Common roadblocks like this can throw someone for a loop.

[@garrettb69]

Protip - always start cutting drywall left to right in case you hit a stud you can go the other way. If you start cutting up and down you'll never know stud is there when you cut across left and right.

[@bluelion7342]

would have never thought to do that. great tip.

[@joshymcdaniel9233]

Not a bad tip’ However if you’re ever cutting into wall always use a stud finder’ eliminates the problem 🙃

[@rhino202]

I'm pretty convinced you are just seeing all the things I need done around the house and making vids at this point. Will definitely come in handy again. Thanks bud

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

nice

[@keithsmith547]

Anytime I am working on my house and not sure about something, I always go to your channel and try to find a video as reference. Like upgraded my plumbing to Pex and used your video talking about sharkbites

[@Rexag]

Me too

[@AlesiaDick]

Me three

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

happy to help!

[@deanschweiger721]

Very real and unedited. I always going into a project well researched and then obstacles happen. Well done, really appreciate the candidness of this video.

[@SyTySpeedShop]

This is why I’m a member and loves these videos, it’s like I’m watching myself doing this and nothing is as easy as it should be!

[@devinbraun1852]

Nice technique using the low voltage fixtures. I hid wires on a few wall mount TV some years ago using kits from the box store for this purpose. They work, but think your technique looks better. Of course, when done right, you shouldn’t see the faceplates anyway. I didn’t notice an electrical outlet there by the wall mount, that is usually part of the cable management job as well.

[@foodsafetypragmatist]

Don’t wish issues on anyone. Having said that, it is reassuring to see a pro experience hiccups just like we DIYers. Appreciate your content!

[@brecreates2733]

Thanks for keeping in your teachable moments in your videos! It lets me know about the "what-ifs" and any possible problems anyone can run into when doing these DIYs

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

Sure thing!

[@NOBSBOURBON]

Your videos are very informative. I learned a lot of these skills by wiring home alarms when they were hard wired before wireless was a thing. Your reactions are priceless and reminds me of my aggravation when I couldn't find a wire I dropped or hit a fire block.

[@tech2call]

I own a small tech company and I love the comment at the end! That's sometimes how it goes. Well done, very helpful for those who don't know but want to try. Go DIYers or call us Pros. Cheers

[@sixosixo]

After running into the fire block, you could also just move the box below the mount and fire block. Can you do a video on putting AC outlet behind the TV?

[@user-eo8mp3nc7n]

I would love one around this. Since that is the main thing I am having trouble gaining the courage to tackle. We have 2 TVs we want to hide the wires on. One in the front living room, easy enough. Then the second one is the one above a gas fire place in the back room. Would love to see how to properly punch holes in the studs to run wires horizontal and how to connect to existing plugs.

[@mario312]

total respect for letting us follow trough the struggle

[@TinManKustoms]

For fishing wires in walls you can also use a piece of chain tied to a string and drop it down thru the wall. The weight of the chain will work its way down past obstacles.

[@RJJackson09]

Thanks! Going to try this. Been using the modified tape measure method which works decently. Fish tape sucks!

[@nancyhogan5201]

One of the reasons I like watching you is that you don't edit out things. I love that you have just shown me how to overcome issues when running wires. Thank you!!

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

You are so welcome!

[@BenTroxell]

I HATE wires hanging down from the TV. Thanks Dad!

[@sonicthegt]

Also, using a double gang low voltage box is usually worth it to have a larger hole to work with. Especially when dealing with HDMI or other wide cabling.

[@jms7620]

So this is only for single cable right not multiple

[@dankelley9361]

Jeff, glad you showed the problems that you run into when fishing a wall. Viewers should know you can’t run the tv power cord that way, but boxes are available to run in a length of romex in and stay within code.

[@michaelrizzello3763]

Yes. I thought about running the power cable behind the wall and realized that you have a high voltage issue again. Also, I am not too sure about drilling so many holes in the fire separation.

[@-ray-h]

Spot on and great and simple video Jeff...! I especially like the part where you mentioned using a hand saw Just In Case You run into wires...!

[@eagriggs1]

Glad you showed how to get through the fire blocking. I feel like a lot of these DIY videos show the best case scenario and then your left in a conundrum when you run into a snag like this.

[@streetfit909]

Thanks for keeping it real! It shows tips and also things that can and do go wrong on the way!

[@Strynki]

Super insightful, thanks. How would you do it for an exterior wall with vapor barrier and insulation?

[@shish99]

Super useful video, as always, Jeff and Max. You both do such amazing work. Thanks. This is the first video of the series that I've noticed the micro-edits, removing every last second of breathing to concentrate the talk and action, but I noticed it has the opposite effect of the normally relaxing videos (yes, they are actually somehow soothing! haha). The thing I really appreciate about your styles over the last few years is that watching them is like being in the room, with Jeff, and he has a great ability to calmly and humorously narrate the details of the situation. Removing the micro gaps where even a breath is taken out feels jarred and panicked - and we're all plenty used to panic these days. Anyhow, hope you keep those calm, flowing videos coming. Great work and looking forward to more!

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

Appreciate that. Regular style of videos will still be released on Saturdays. We’re experimenting with quick edited shorter videos as bonus videos. Cheers!

[@TheRealChrisWoodward]

I’m a big fan. You are one of the absolute best people to watch on KZbin. The camera cuts every 3 seconds to hold people’s attention gives me a migraine. I can’t sit through this one. You don’t need to destroy your videos. People need to learn to pay attention.

[@raidone7413]

Thanks for showing the job A-Z and including the teachable moments

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

Our pleasure!

[@kennethmariano9517]

I really like this idea and enjoy how simple you make everything, I took this idea one step further. The room behind is the office, I installed a shelf with all electronics from the entertainment center. IR repeater for cable box from Amazon. All because my toddler loves to touch everything! Now the only thing on the wall is the TV!

[@Crooklynmike]

Love this video! Especially since it shows that you can run into roadblocks like studs.

[@erikjohnson5608]

This is the best DIY video ever. So accurate. Just when you think it’s a 2 min job 😂

[@ianpib8842]

I spend more time driving to the hardware on these 2 minute jobs than actually doing the work 😂🥸

[@katstiehm3932]

Lol my life makes sense now. Ooh, they’re going to be so impressed with this!!

[@jaymefunny7424]

I love this video because it demonstrates real life.

[@antoniog9814]

I love this video! It starts out as one that should be in a blooper's reel. I was actually laughing, but as usual, great info! Thanks, Jeff!

[@murderbeam9614]

Jeff, your videos have been literally lifechanging for me and my wife. I was already pretty handy with things around the house, but becoming homeowners can be scary. Your videos are fucking incredible (and massively entertaining), now that we're pretty seasoned, we're constantly coming here to find out how to do our next project. With winter around the corner, we've decided to focus our energy on interior improvements, with cable management being one of them. Thanks as always for the excellent videos!

[@edgiraffr1352]

Now this is a realistic example of what working on a house is like haha

[@spooky3669]

indeed and you need to buy half of Walmart tools to get the job done! And people who have the tools don't need this video ;-) Just go with cable tray where you can also put the power cord of the TV in it, apparently Not in drywall.

[@jrizz43]

Great video. Would really love one on the same thing but for power behind a mounted tv!

[@smariegonzalez8617]

i love that this video had "teachable" moments.... cause things always go wrong for me! This helps get past the lil road blocks! Great video

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

Glad it was helpful! Love sharing trouble. trouble always comes. Cheers!

[@305Navi]

Thank you, Sir! Followed your instructions and it all worked great.

[@AlfredoEscalante]

That kitchen by Josh was sick! I'm doing mine in 2023!

[@kristyzielinski3484]

Awesome video. Your recovery is incredible shows that you know your stuff well. Any videos for mitre saw vs circular? Dos and Donts?

[@everoldfarr]

Always good to see the pro at work 💪

[@Stevej2013]

That is great Jeff. Thank you. I will be mounting my TV in a few weeks so this will help a lot. :)

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

Glad it helped

[@dannycam8000]

Best video ever. The mishaps make it hilarious while educational

[@Simpledily]

Beauty! Got lath and plaster to cut out but this looks worth it.

[@jaykasai]

I’m glad you hit that fire block for the sake of viewers trying this and murphys law coming together lol

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

Cheers!

[@scrumscrumbaggums]

Uncle Jeff strikes again! Great vids, as always!

[@mihaelachiscovici]

Yo, this thing is amazing!!! Super cute, easy to install and it adds a fancy touch to my bedroom. Perfect condition! No regrets!

[@lumberguy7000]

You are the best,thanks for showing that not everything goes smooth and perfect,keep up the good work with your teaching.

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

I appreciate that!

[@DJL2021]

This was a great video, lots of learning moments!

[@pappajnm]

I have watched for a long time. I like that you keep it real.

[@markadams3428]

I dont know if the "issues" were staged or not but I appreciate that they were apart of the video

[@Wizardboz]

I’m actually glad you ran into problems. That was good learning

[@ncdogg425]

Then afterwards the wife appears and say "honey let's move it to the other wall"

[@Believer7154]

GREAT JOB. Thank you for your time and efforts. Know you are appreciated! Rock rock on!!!

[@vincemorath676]

Thanks for the video Jeff.

[@cg2938]

thank you so much for being "real" I appreciate all the details especially the ones that were unexpected!

[@billygarfield5520]

Great technique!

[@frankrambo963]

this is REAL renovation!! a sample thing can become a PITA but well done🤟 i love your quality content

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

Thank you 🙌

[@soujrnr]

We just moved into a new house and our basement is our "family room" where the TV is. I knew of these types of plates but totally forgot about them. We have a sound bar, Blueray player, subwoofer, and the TV cords as well so I'm looking forward to dressing all of them into the wall to tidy up the appearance. My wife especially will love it since she hates all the wiring associated with electronics like this. Thanks for the tip.

[@marcusthomas69]

As usual, you've helped me out of a jam...much respect!!!

[@Joe_McLeod]

Great Video :), Thanks Jeff as always

[@JONDOES]

I always enjoy your videos Jeff! Question: how are you planning to power your TV? Reading other comments, this isn't the method for running higher power cords, but I figure that if you're hiding one cord you'd want to hide them all.

[@richgrant3312]

My thoughts exactly are you putting the 120 to the TV in this low voltage box as well. I'm fairly certain that is not to code.

[@hb2998]

I call an electrician to install an outlet behind my Tv. I usually provide them with a recessed power outlet so everything looks nice and neat. If you want the outlet straight above an existing outlet, it’s a fairly easy job as they can just get the power from the outlet below by making the connection behind the dry wall. Because it’s Romex cable it can run in the wall.

[@meatcute1266]

@@hb2998 it’s still $150+ to hire an electrician to install an outlet. I’d love to hear what his plan is or if he’s just going to break code and run the power through there.

[@akw9606]

@@richgrant3312 Why would you need to do that? Just reroute the actual electrical cable. You've no need for an electrical outlet near the bottom anymore. Either reroute it or get an electrician to come out, reroute the cable, place outlet behind tv and done.

[@akw9606]

​@@meatcute1266 150 - 300 for a peace of mind? Cheap to me. And, if I am concerned with perfecting the install and hiding cables then clearly that person could afford it.

[@sebastiangliwa3279]

Little tip. Run the wires before you put the low voltage ring, you should be able to even fit your hand in there. Also most electrical wires aren't in wall rated so don't be running extention cords in there

[@TSR-bb3iu]

well done Josh!!!!

[@TheDeanosaurus]

Love how real and raw this one was. I totally feel that pain of "oh here we go just fish this through and done....wait..." and then you add another to do to your list lol. Never thought to do this might have to give it a go. Luckily there's no fire blocking in my wall....well... at least I don't think so...

[@Micale22]

hey, I was just scrolling through your vids. great timing

[@ramonhernandez3812]

I like your videos. Because you don't edit out the small issues .

[@YourOwnWay]

The exasperated sigh is an all-too familiar sound. Good job :)

[@DCVIDE0S]

Jeff, any tips for doing this on an outside wall where you have to deal with insulation and want to pass something with larger ends like an HDMI cable? Also, how best to eliminate (or at least greatly reduce) air infiltration of the finished product?

[@fuentes38]

If was someone else will cut this part and this is a Teachable moment

[@darrenrodriguez3215]

Jeff I think the video is great, however you should have mentioned that you should not run electrical wire this way since it's not code and also a fire hazard. This goes for the actual power cable for the TV as well, you should not run it in the wall, you have to add an actual outlet with the proper remodel box. Otherwise great stuff, love the videos!

[@castroh19]

Agreed. I actually found out about this on a different video. It made me rithink my strategy

[@nehemiahscales720]

Love this he showed a problem that really could happen and how to fix it

[@plagapong]

I love real life problem and its resolution like this 👍

[@teresamcdonald9069]

great video but what about the power cord/cords?

[@TrueTacticia]

Been meaning to do this for a while with my TV downstairs. Thanks Jeff! Maybe I can get the cajones to run an ethernet cable throughout the house next

[@anishgeorge8695]

Hey Jeff, like to see the bottom part of the connection. Please include that too so that viewers have a better idea.

[@paullaviolette2610]

Great advice - I used a hole-saw and just missed the 220 line for the Kitchen stove by a 1/2 inch. Now our new house the tv will be attached to an outside wall. You just showed me how to do this the proper way and drill through the cross piece I was worried about. I’m sure there will be a real struggle getting passed the insulation. Maybe that threading tape will come in handy.

[@paulsavidge8847]

For fishing the lines in the wall, once the holes are cut out, I run Pex through the back side of the drywall. You can then thread the wire in the pex,and then once the wire is out the other end, you can pull the pex leaving the wire. Works Brilliantly when there is insulation in the wall!

[@mrb6597]

I'm confused, Jeff... What about the power cord for the TV? I thought you were going to show us how to hide THAT.

[@andrews2900]

Perhaps he's reluctant to encourage people to do their own electrical as opposed to hiring a professional to do it properly.

[@terrybristol6132]

They sell kits for power cables. If you do it this way and send a power cable through, you might have an insurance issue...especially if a fire starts.

[@mrb6597]

Idk, running some Romex to make a new outlet up there isn't all that different. Same concept. Would be nice to see that done for the full install. Actually just curious if Jeff planned to do that, or handle it a different way. Love the channel. Just finished a full bathroom gut job thanks to Jeff and his confidence-boosting videos!

[@toin9898]

They make in-wall rated extension gizmos. I have one that came with a whole kit with cover plates, hole saw etc etc. same procedure but you need to figure out how to fish a 120v plug

[@mrb6597]

@@toin9898 oh cool, I'll have to check that out

[@ginozanga2129]

Jeff, also on the low voltage boxes there are small holes in each corner that you can use to mark wall to cut hole out. And how about power for tv ?

[@KilaByte33]

You got lucky. What if the firewall is out of reach like it was at my brother's place? It was about 2 feet down. We ended up feeding power up through the basement and made a floor outlet under the console

[@neeisme]

I'm so glad I watched this before starting. My tv is mounted in front of a staircase, too!!!

[@selinaholmes2555]

Hi! Thank you so much for this!! Is this a safe option for cables that power the tv as well? I'm hoping to do this in my living room soon.

[@manuelrodil1641]

Great video, I have a question. What about the TV power cable?

[@isbsd4me]

love your videos you have saved me from making so many mistakes already i dont know how i can ever thank you enough. that said i have a flooring question that nobody has a video for vinyl over concrete going into a sunken room bordered on two sides by a higher room help please

[@d9_1056]

Thanks man