How to Hide Wires

You’ll find a tangled mass of wires and cables in the area of the room where your TV is. That’s also where the cable box, DVD player and gaming system are along with their associated power cords.
Hiding wires on a wall with a cord cover is uncomplicated and can be done in a short time.

• Measure the wall to determine the length of the cords you want to cover.
• Cut the cord cover to match the length you just measured.
• Use a pencil to mark the anchor points on the wall. Use a level to ensure they are straight.
• Use anchors and screws to mount the base of the cord cover to the drywall. The screws may either be included with the cord cover, or you will need to check manufacturer’s instructions to make sure you use the right sizes.
• Lay the cables over the base and snap the cover on to conceal.
• Paint the cover to blend it in with the wall.

It helps to know how to how to hide wires in the walls if you plan to buy a flat-screen TV, especially when installed using wall TV mounts**.** This task greatly reduces the number of power cords around this entertainment area.

• Use a stud finder to find a spot between two studs in the wall. Mark the wall where you want the upper and lower holes to go. The ideal location is one where there is a nearby outlet.
• Attach a drywall hole saw bit to a power drill. The bit must be the same hole size as the hole cover to ensure a secure fit. Drill the holes where you’ve marked them.
• Insert the cord or cords through one of the hole covers. Lower the cord from the upper hole and grab it with your fingers through the lower hole. Pull the cord through the second hole cover.
• Insert the hole covers and push firmly into place.

You can conceal power cords with a length of flex tubing and a few cable ties.

• Bundle the cords with the cable ties and snip off the ends as needed.
• Measure the length of the cords you want to conceal. Measure and cut the flex tubing to match the length. Cut the tubing lengthwise.
• Pull the tube apart and wrap around the wires that were tied together.

Cable wires and power cords on the floor are not only unsightly. They can be a safety hazard if someone trips over them. Cable protectors are thick covered plastic or rubber ramps designed to protect wires and cables from foot traffic. Many are modular designed to allow pieces to connect.

Crown moulding is effective in concealing the electrical wiring from an outlet, running cable from one part of a room to another, or hiding the wires of a sound system you’re installing. If you are putting up crown moulding or taking down moulding you’ve previously installed, use cable raceways to enclose the wiring. These metallic or plastic channels can be installed along a wall or ceiling.

A well located charging station is essential if you have a number of electrical devices in your home.
It is easy to build one that hides the wires and cords from view.

• Pick a drawer or lower cabinet at your desk that is near an outlet.
• Use a drill with a hole saw bit to drill a hole in the back of the drawer or cabinet.
  Insert a desk grommet through the hole.
• Feed the plug from the power strip through the grommet you just drilled in the back of the drawer or cabinet.
• Apply double-sided adhesive to the back of the power strip and stick it to the inside of the drawer or cabinet.

You can be creative with ways to hide the wires of your home electrical devices:

• Bind power cords with tubing or cable ties. Place a decorative basket next to a table and insert the bound cords into the basket and out of sight.
• Use dark-colored plastic zip ties to attach power cords to furniture legs.