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So – you’ve invested in your dream flat screen TV. Now – where to put it?

Should you secure it to a wall? There are few places in most homes large enough for today’s flat screens. If you choose to mount it on the wall, be sure your system is secure. The average flat screen weighs 50 pounds – and could easily injure children and adults if it tips over. From 2006 to 2011, more than 100,000 injuries resulted from tipped televisions, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). From 2000 to 2011, 215 people died in accidents involving a falling television: 96 percent were children younger than 10.

Homeowners have many options for wall mounting a television, but beware of recent recalls on some mounting systems. Ergotron recalled more than 200,000 wall mounts at the end of January 2014 due to injury risk.

Some people choose to mount their new televisions above their fireplace. It’s not always the ideal location because the height is often awkward for viewers. Plus it can take

It’s been called the great migration of the 21st century as Generation Y moves from the suburbs to urban developments. They’re seeking smart designs, connectedness with their colleagues, better downtown vibes and to be within walking distance of all things important to them. They also want their high tech lifestyles – the latest smartphones, tablets, Wi-Fi, and huge, flat screen televisions at their fingertips.

But Generation Y isn’t the only group moving into high-end downtown condos and apartments. A new wave of baby boomers are exchanging sprawling homes in the suburbs for the energy and life that urban living provides – without the hassles of endless chores. A recent Wall Street Journal article explored what it called a “gold rush” of older, moneyed buyers moving into condominium penthouses and luxury town homes.

The common ground between these urban moves is smaller footprints. In New York, the average size of a 2-bed, 2-bath condo is around 850 square feet. In Seattle, the average

Dovetail Amish Craftsmanship

The Amish are known for a sentiment that if it’s worth doing, it’s worth doing right. We couldn’t agree more, and that’s why TVLiftCabinet.com turned to Amish craftsmen in Ohio to create our beautiful cabinetry. One word comes to mind when our customers view their work: stunning.

We work with a small group of Amish craftsmen throughout Ohio’s heartland and are proud to say that

In recent years, woodworking has become a prime contributor to the Amish economy. Amish craftsmen are known for using old-world construction techniques, considerable attention to detail, eco-friendly finishes and running sustainable operations. Living in harmony with their environment is second nature for Amish families. They pass along their time-honored woodworking skills to the next generation, ensuring the quality that is Amish furniture will never diminish.
the majority of our cabinetry is made in the USA.

If you add an Amish TVLiftCabinet to your home, be sure to take care of it.

The new Seagate TV Lift starting at only $1999

The New Year is a great time to make drastic changes in your life. It's an easily noted marker where you can start resolutions, break old habits, or just try to improve your day­-to­-day life. Some bloggers suggest adding a TV lift cabinet into the equation to improve the strength of their resolutions. For example, adding a TV lift into your exercise room can motivate you to spend more time on the treadmill or elliptical watching TV and getting the exercise you've promised.

Others have thrown out the idea that having a foot ­of ­the ­bed lift on a timer will motivate you to go to sleep on time. When the TV turns off and retracts, you know it's time to go to sleep! Sometimes that extra step will keep you from turning it back on when you know you should be sleeping. Installing a TV lift into your kitchen is also a good way to motivate you to spend more time cooking. This is a great way to save money and eat healthier, but is also

360 Degree Swivel Mechanism

There has been an increase over the past few years in the popularity of DIY and home­ designed devices or “hacks,” and home entertainment is often the home of these private innovations. At TVLiftCabinet.com, we try to offer a TV lift cabinet for every possible implementation or use, but sometimes people just want the bare bones of a TV lift to customize into whatever project they have in mind. For this, we sell bare mechanisms, designed for the minimalist or DIY­er in mind.

Our lifts, just like our TV lift cabinets, are designed to rigorous standards and tested for 20+ years of use and are 100% UL recognized (the gold standard in safety), making sure that your TV won't take an unfortunate spill. In addition to being extremely safe and easy to operate, our TV lifts are ultra ­quiet (due to a self ­lubricating gear system) and are set up easily with only two bolts. Typical installation is somewhere around 10 minutes. Built in safety features include surge and thermal

Samsung's new bendable 105" TV

Each year, the Consumer Electronics Expo (CES) exhibits the latest and greatest in the field of consumer technology, not the least of which are often the biggest and best new TVs. Both Samsung and Sony are releasing revolutionary new designs this year in the form of Samsung's 105 inch Curved UHD TV (and its 85 inch smaller model) and Sony's new Bravia UHD TVs.

Both of these new models are revolutionary not because of their size and resolution (both of which are very notable), but because of the advances being made toward creating lifelike graphics on screen. The market for televisions was briefly disrupted over the last few years by the popularization of 3D movies and, subsequently, home 3D TVs. However, this trend was considered a fad and abruptly slowed within a few years. During that period, the advances in HDTVs also slowed, but the trend seems to have reversed this year.

In addition to more lifelike displays, Sony proudly boasts that their new TVs are

Though we have numerous options for TV lift cabinets that are styled in almost any imaginable configuration, color, or size, sometimes only a unique size and style is what a customer wants. Usually the process of commissioning custom furniture is complex and not as simple as simply buying an “off -the-­shelf” product. However, at TVLiftCabinet.com, we have streamlined the process to make it almost as simple as buying our most popular styles, but without the restraints inherent in buying something pre­built. Our designers have years of experience creating custom furniture to suit any design or style, no matter how unique.

Our cabinets are built 100% from scratch and can be customized in many different ways. Stock cabinets come in custom sizes starting at only a 30% up­charge and custom finishing of a stock cabinet starts at $299.00. If simply purchasing a custom finish, all that is required is that you send us a swatch or choose from our stock color options. Once you've decided that you

Are you a road warrior who enjoys the comforts of home? One of the biggest sacrifices of people who travel the world is the lack of space, which limits the luxury you can bring with you on your adventures. Recreational vehicles have exploded in popularity over the last several years, especially the type that is essentially a rolling luxury home. Many of these RVs have amenities such as granite countertops, hardwood floors, and all sorts of other perks to replicate the experience of being at home on the go. But did you know that many of the benefits of having a TV lift cabinet in your den, living room, or bedroom can be multiplied when in a particularly cramped space, such as an RV. 

We talk a lot about saving space and adding convenience by adding a TV lift, and with the constraints of space, an RV is a perfect place to take advantage of compact and convenient nature of a TV lift (not to mention the luxury). Driving around, it is unsafe to have a TV loose and sitting on top of an entertainment