Frankwin Hooglander is the founder of Treasure Valley Solutions, Boise's premier smart-home and AV integration company. With over a decade of hands-on experience designing and installing technology systems across the Treasure Valley, Frankwin has become a trusted name for homeowners, builders, and property managers who want technology that works seamlessly.
His background spans the full spectrum of residential and light-commercial AV and technology integration — from custom home-theater design and Dolby Atmos audio systems to enterprise-grade networking, IP camera surveillance, and whole-home smart automation through Control4 and similar platforms.
Frankwin writes the TVS blog to share practical guidance, product insights, and installation best-practices with homeowners and building professionals who want to make informed decisions about the technology in their homes and businesses.
To mount a TV and hide wires, fasten the bracket into wall studs. Then either route the cables through the wall between two small openings, or cover them with a paintable raceway if you can't cut into...
The best 55 inch TV full motion wall mount has a weight rating well above your TV, a VESA range that covers your TV's hole pattern, and a wall plan that hits solid studs or masonry. Of the four picks...
The right full motion corner TV mount depends on three numbers: your TV's diagonal size, its weight, and the arm's reach. For TVs up to 55 inches in a bedroom or office, the MountUp MP0020 is the budg...
How do you hide wires for TV setups without tearing up a wall? Match the fix to your TV. On a stand, clips, sleeves and furniture hide most cables for under $30. On a wall, a paint-matched raceway hid...
The best TV mount for over fireplace use is a pull-down mount whenever your mantel is tall enough that the TV center would sit above roughly 70 inches. A pull-down arm lets you drop the screen to eye...
The best route to security camera and installation in the Treasure Valley is a local integrator that designs the layout, supplies the cameras, and installs them for you. That suits most homeowners who...
The best cameras for home security depend on how you want to be protected, not on one winning model. SimpliSafe is the best pick if you want live agents to speak to intruders, and Ring suits most DIY...
The short answer to how do you hide TV wires in the wall is to install an in-wall power and cable kit. Cut one opening behind the TV, cut a second near the outlet or media console, and pull the cables...
Learning how to hide wires on mounted TV setups comes down to one choice. You either route the cables inside the wall with two low-voltage brackets and a fish tape, or you cover them on the surface wi...
Define complementary trade responsibilities for residential technology wiring, power, pathways, testing, and handoff before asking for bids.
Use a room-by-room cable schedule to plan Cat6 counts, distribution, Wi-Fi, TV, cameras, audio, security, and the pre-drywall handoff.
Build a useful low-voltage allowance from cable counts, routing, system boundaries, and a comparable written scope—not an unsupported per-home price.
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