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Spring cleaning isn’t just about clearing the clutter. You just need to pay close attention to discover stuff about your home and your life. 

Here are 4 problems that spring cleaning can help you uncover:

1. The actual status of your wardrobe- Most of us buy clothes and accessories right through the year and it’s only when we get down to spring cleaning that we realize how much stuff we’ve collected over the years. But that isn’t even the problem. The real problem is having tons of stuff, but only a fraction that’s in use. So, look through your wardrobe and identify stuff that you should really be giving away, to actually clean up the space (and make room for new stuff)!
2. The grand collection of old phones- Technology changes rapidly, and so do our tastes and with it, our phones. And what do we do with the old mobiles? Just put them away somewhere, until spring cleaning, when we discover that put together, there are many such mobiles unnecessarily taking up room in a drawer. The solution-

If you are a woodwork enthusiast and would love to add something substantial to your home decor, this project is just right for you. You can read more about it  Part 1 and Part 2 from Out of the Woodwork and get started on your dream project.

Tons of reasons actually:

• To enhance your home decor
• To be tech-savvy
• To safeguard your TV
• So you can save a ton of money
• So you can show off your creation

The stuff that makes this tutorial an awesome one:

• Aimed at beginners
• Limited number of tools required- no table saw required at all
• Easy to use materials
• Simple instructions
• Easy to source materials, especially from TVLiftCabinet.com
• Handy tips for beginners, like which direction to drill pocket holes in, and why
• Awesome end results!

As complicated as the final hidden TV lift cabinet looks, the build is not that difficult. One look at the video and you’ll feel the same way. However, in case you don’t feel up to it, or cannot find the time or space to get working on the project, but would love

Anything that saves you room and gives you flexibility becomes an asset, just like the TV lift mechanism. The TV lift mechanism, coupled with the creative ideas from Wood.Work.LIFE. can make life so much easier. These ideas score high on practicality without compromising on aesthetics. You can watch the video here. 

The folks at Wood.Work.LIFE. built a utility cart with tools and a hidden P.C. monitor. If you are a business owner you certainly need a PC. It is impossible to work without a system that keeps track of everything from supplies, sales, to deliveries, and so on. If you need a system, obviously you also need space to set it up. That means a particular portion of your counter space is permanently dedicated to the computer. There’s nothing you can do about it even if you need that space for something else.  

But what if you could make the monitor disappear and have all the wires gone, so you have a perfectly clear counter space to do whatever you need to? That is exactly what

What do you do when your bedroom is all good, but your TV is too low? Well, if you are a DIY enthusiast, you do what Mike from Modustrial Maker did– build a concrete countertop and stash away a hidden TV lift mechanism underneath, that conveniently appears at the touch of a button!

The concrete is unique and the TV mounted on the hidden TV lift mechanism is magical. Couldn’t have been a better mix of style and practicality, while having fun with a creative project. You can watch the video here, for detailed information. 

The most common problems of having a TV in the bedroom are:

1.  Lack of space- If you have a TV on a dresser or a cabinet, placing anything else on the top gives a very cluttered look. Not the best thing for a bedroom, which is ideally supposed to give you a ‘peace of mind’ feel. A hidden TV lift mechanism or a hidden TV lift cabinet fixes that problem by simply putting the TV away when you aren’t watching it. 
2. Focus on the TV- More often than not, the focus of a bedroom

Unsure about how to install and mount a TV lift mechanism on the wall and build a TV lift cabinet? Here’s a quick DIY video tutorial, by Ken from Moonpie Creations, complete with details and handy tips. 

Ken decided to put the TV lift mechanism on the wall and then placed the TV lift cabinet above it to cover up the TV lift mechanism and the TV. The results are impressive and there for you to see. 

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Some advantages of getting the TV lift mechanism and TV lift cabinet on the wall:

1. Saves room- When your TV is going up on the wall, it is obviously freeing up floor space. Also, where Ken put it, it is totally out of the way, leaving enough room on the walls for other artistic displays. So, no cluttered floor space or bare walls.
2. Saves material and labor- Since the TV lift mechanism is going up on the wall, there is no need to make the rear face of the TV lift cabinet. It is unnecessary and won’t be seen anyway. So, that’s an entire

The third year into the pandemic has already seen a lot of interior decor trends come clearly through. Many things have changed, but the hidden TV lift mechanism bar remains evergreen.

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Let’s see how this hidden TV lift mechanism bar by Nathan Builds goes perfectly well with the latest trends. (You can watch the detailed tutorial on how to build a secret bar using a hidden TV lift mechanism here.)

1. Focus on socializing aspect of the home- With Covid restrictions being imposed every now and then, it makes a lot more sense to simply get the socializing set-up going at home. It’s your space and your chance to experiment. This secret bar, built using a hidden TV lift mechanism is a fun project for DIY woodworkers and also a great addition to your party scene. The self-revealing shelves are quite cool. 
2. Ditch the non-utility stuff- Spending so much time at home has inspired all of us to cut the clutter and get rid of stuff that serves

Thinking of having your own bar at home?

Here are 5 reasons why it’s a great idea:

1. 1. Show off your creativity- If you are creative, it’s gotta show, just like Shaun Boyd’s does, in these two videos- part one and part two of using a TV lift mechanism to build a modern home bar. The TV lift mechanism has been put away in a hidden compartment and the mechanics cannot be seen. What is seen, is the revelation of a liquor cabinet that has secret storage and looks awesome. That's a secret home bar!

1. Favor and savor your favorites- There are times when you walk into a bar with a particular taste in your head. And, they don’t have it. Of course, you’ll settle for something else. With a home bar, you simply won’t be pushed to compromise. Your bar, your stock that lets you favor your favorites and savor them too.
2. No timing hassles- Since you’re the boss, there are no opening and closing hours that you need to watch out for.  It brings total convenience, whether you are all by yourself, or have company.

Family heirlooms are treasures and more often than not, we don't know what to do with them. But Jonathan at Jonathan Katz-Moses knew exactly what to do with the old vintage radio bar (that has been in the family for over 90 years) and a modern heavy-duty TV lift mechanism. Well, he put the two together and came up with a creative idea - house a secret self-raising bar in the radio. The project has turned out amazing. You can check out the tutorial here. 

The most common problems with family heirlooms:

1. Takes up room- Of course family heirlooms have their own place in life but the truth is that they still take up room and they are not necessarily in top-notch condition. More often than not a family heirloom can pretty much end up looking like vintage junk in the house.
2. Zero utility- Something that is an heirloom is evidently old and chances are that it has lost its utility completely. For instance, the vintage radio bar, with its age showing,  just isn’t in sync with the decor. It needs

So, you’ve got a beautiful log cabin. It’s your go-to vacation spot, but man, do you miss the TV there! Suppose you do get a TV there, it’ll be an beautiful combination. So, what do you do? You try finding a solution to the possible issues. 

The trouble that a TV can cause are:

1. Clash with the decor-  Sleek, modern TVs, and rustic log cabins just don’t go together. While the cabin is old-world charming, a TV is a modern blackhole and at best an eyesore from the decor point of view. Completely ruins the look of the place.
2. Ruining the mood- When you are out on an adventure vacation and want to spend quality time with family, without being bothered by devices, a TV is the last thing you want playing in the background. 

No, you don’t have to compromise on the decor or on your TV time. You just need to get smart, and get a hidden TV lift cabinet, or get craftsy like Kyle from HallStickFurniture and build a custom hidden TV lift cabinet using a hidden TV lift mechanism. You can watch the

A TV is a necessity that is certainly not cheap. You need a decent budget if you want to buy a new TV, which is why it is important to take good care of the TV.  Here are some ways to extend the life of your TV:

1. Keep the TV safe from children- It hardly takes any imagination to understand exactly what children are capable of doing to a TV. They often pat and kiss their favorite TV characters, smack the bad guys and in the process of expressing themselves, put the TV through so much distress! They even test the screen's strength by hitting it with their toys. The simplest solution- get a hidden TV lift cabinet and hide the TV in it. Pull it out only for a limited time. It will also help you address children's screen time issues and check overuse.
2. Keep the TV safe from grease- Many of us enjoy the open floor layout. It is extremely convenient and makes it easier to keep an eye on the rest of the family and be part of conversations even if you are in the kitchen. You can watch TV while