Questions tagged [mounting]
Attaching something to a wall. If you're using this tag, your question is probably a duplicate.
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Basement tv mounting
I am trying to wall mount a TV. So, I used a stud finder to find the stud and drilled pilot holes using my drill bit. It worked perfectly till then. But, when I try to drill in the lag bolt screw that ...
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How to mount a 130lbs air handler onto a basement concrete wall (or other good solutions)
Below is pictured my current (completely wrong) install of my air handler. Return plenum comes from left but it has to come from bottom (or top). Hence the air handler need to be flipped by 90 degrees ...
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How should I mount a large TV over a fireplace on 1/2" plywood?
I am a first-time homeowner looking for some guidance on mounting a TV over a fireplace feature wall. I want to make sure I don’t pull the wall down or damage the TV.
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TV: 65" ...
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How can I mount a ceiling fan to a box with different screw spacing?
I am adding a new ceiling fan to a house built in 2001. I am currently facing 2 challenges:
The current fan box has two screw holes that are spaced 3.5" while the new fan mounting bracket slots ...
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Hanging a TV from a suspended stair
I need to hang a 50" ~14 kg TV from a suspended stair; attach the TV to the stairs with an articulated mount (like this one).
Now is temporary on a table and secured with steel wires (naughty ...
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How can I fit a bathroom faucet to an 8" thick stone countertop? [closed]
I bought a pedestal sink from a stone importer who was going out of business. The bowl and deck are one solid 8" piece of marble. It has the normal 3x1.25" faucet holes at 8" spacing ...
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Mounting baby gate at drywall corner
Need to install a baby gate here but the steps start right at the corner. I know that on corners there will be a stud about 3/4 inch in (like where the railing is mounted) but mounting the hinges ...
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How can I mount rails to a brick wall with precise positioning? [closed]
I want to mount 2 linear rails to a wall such that they are parallel to within a millimeter between the bottom and top. They are 1700mm long each come with M5 threaded screws.
Ultimately I want to be ...
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Can I mount a mailbox to wall sheathing behind vinyl siding?
I want to mount my mailbox to vinyl siding. Currently, the mailbox is affixed with vinyl siding clips attached to the mounting bracket the mailbox came with. Unfortunately, the mailbox has fallen ...
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How to install this ceiling fan mount
I just bought this ceiling fan and am stuck on how to install the ceiling mount.
I recently purchased a new construction home with these 4 in. ceiling boxes installed already. They have a white ...
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What are the proper materials to mount a 50lb bakers rack to the wall that will hold canned goods? [closed]
I have a metal bakers rack (think French bakers rack without the bottom piece) that I’d like to mount to my wall, but I’m not sure what mounting bracket, screws or hooks to use. There is not a place ...
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Any advice on mounting a wine rack to drywall with metal studs?
I'd appreciate some advice or a creative solution to mount this wine rack to a drywall wall. The wall has metal studs:
The rack has chains at the top, and it could technically hang from the ceiling; ...
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How to mount a monitor to drywall and metal studs with no wall cavity?
I live in a high rise apartment (built 2021) and I’m trying to mount a 28in monitor, which weighs about 10lb. The mount has limited rotation and does not extend far beyond the wall - so has a low ...
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How would you mount a Ring Camera to the underside of the roof?
I’ve purchased the Ring Spotlight Cam Plus and want to mount it not to the siding but to the underhang of the roof, attached is the photo circled in yellow.
I’ve purchased the Hardwire Kit but want to ...
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What type of fasteners are used with these mounting holes in a network box?
I have an enclosure for networking equipment and I'd like to be able to mount network equipment or small shelves using the holes in the back that seem to be meant for this purpose. However, I don't ...
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