Traditional Home”s September issue has a great article, Setting the Scene”p. 106, on how to handle your big TV (or, more likely, your man s big TV).
Well I love TVs, especially flat-screen high definition TVs. We had seven as of the last time I counted. (I know, I know…women are supposed to HATE them…But I”m a geek).
My favorite is the 32″ LCD on the lanai. But where is it, you ask?
In the mirror, of course!
Men love this TV. In 2005, I did one in my master bath with a 15″ LCD, even before HGTV’s Candice Olson.
See my DIY Mirror TV in action in this 33 second video (apologies, Favre fans):
On the lanai, it’s the perfect solution for a big flat panel outside in the salty sea air (700 yards from the ocean). It also provides some security because when the TV’s off, it looks like just a big mirror. Only downside – you can’t watch it in bright daylight, but we use it for viewing in the evening anyway.
Here”s how I did it”
We added the fireplace wall after house was built
Builder had already installed electrical and cable outlets on the wall
Carpenter built a niche about 20″ deep above the no-vent fireplace
There are holes in the niche’s ceiling to disperse heat buildup
I added an MDF shelf in the niche above the TV that holds cable box
I painted the inside of the niche and the shelf black
Added 1×4 pine vertical supports inside the niche opening for the mirror to rest against
Had a 1/4″ one-way mirror cut to just under the actual measurements of the niche opening
I attached super velcro to the supports and back of mirror
Mirror’s weight is supported because it sits on floor of niche
I velcroed on a removeable “frame” of stained poly trim (Home Depot) to hide the edges
TV remote works thru the mirror
Audio from the TV speakers comes through the mirror perfectly
DH can take the mirror down when we need access to the TV or cable box
Cost: about $200, excluding building the fireplace wall and buying the mirror TV
Ready-made Mirror TVs sell for thousands
Now I have to get busy and finish off the fireplace and wall. Any ideas?
Footballers have them, popstars have them, top hotels have them, but can you have one? The waterproof TV is often seen as one of the ultimate status symbols in a home or hotel room. Over recent years, advances in technology have made this kind of installation cheaper, and whilst it is still seen as something only millionaires can afford, it is possible to have your own bathroom TV at a reasonable cost.
The waterproof LCD TV is in a variety of finishes, including the popular mirror finish, which turns the TV screen into a stylish mirror when it is switched off. Installing the TV is a moderately difficult DIY project, but comprehensive instructions make this an easy task for any accomplished DIY enthusiast. The mirror TV is supplied in 2 boxes, the first contains an installation frame, which fits inside a standard plasterboard wall, simply cut a hole the correct size and fix the metal box in place. This box also includes the power cable, which runs through the wall cavity and can be plugged into a standard power socket (outside the bathroom, obviously).
Although it is possible to remove the screen from the front once it has been installed, it is difficult, so it is a good idea whilst installing the back box to also run cables for any source you may have the slightest chance of using. We think the essentials are a co-axial aerial cable, composite video, DVI cable, and fully-connected SCART cable, to allow for almost any device you may want to connect to the TV in the future. You will also need to run speaker cable to the speaker positions, the speakers need to be installed into separate holes, most people put them in the ceiling, but they could be installed in a wall if required. A single stereo speaker is included with the television, but you can request that any speakers from the AQ range of waterproof speakers be included with your TV.
Once you have the back box in place, the front s easy to install. The Second box contains the actual TV screen. The screen fixes to the back with velcro along the top and bottom edges, so it is as simple as connecting the cables and pushing it into place. We would recommend testing the TV to ensure all the connections work correctly before putting it into the wall, as the velcro holds securely, making it difficult to remove the TV once it is in place. The plastic trim can be stuck into place to cover the join and complete the installation. If required, the TV can be removed using suction pads. Ones designed for handling glass work best, but the suction type vehicle “dent remover” devices can be useful if used with care.
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