What to Watch over Summer 2021/2022

With many more of us currently isolating or staying at home, we are all watching more and more TV. And through this pandemic, Hang My TV have been giving you loads of TV bingeing and movie recommendations.

So Hang My Tv thought to bring you a 2022 summer edition of show and movie  recommendations. Some are newbies and some are older, but bound to give loads of binge-worthy entertainment and will help the hours go by - 

For the kids -

• Back to the Outback (Netflix) - a sweet and funny animated movie about deadly Aussie creatures trying to escape the zoo. Great music and top-class actors voice the characters, like Isla fisher, Eric Bana and Keith urban just to name a few.

• Encanto (Disney+) - musical movie about a girl trying to save her family and town’s magical powers. With music by Lin Manuel Miranda, this movie is a musical and visual treat

• Alexa & Katie (Netflix) - sweet series about two friends/neighbours as they navigate life and a cancer diagnosis

For the Family -

• The Dog House (Ten/Tenplay) - a heartwarming series that is set in an animal shelter where their staff match people with adorable, loving animals

• The Book of Boba Fett (Disney+) - an amazing series, especially if you are a Star Wars fan, as not only is it fabulous but it ties in magnificently to the Star Wars sphere.

For the Adults -

• Love Me (Foxtel/Binge) - another Aussie produced drama with brilliant acting (especially by Hugo Weaving). The series follows three family members during their quest to find love after suffering loss

• Sex Lives Of College Girls (Foxtel/Binge) - the title may shock, but it’s not what it seems! This hilarious comedy written and produced by the brilliant Mindy Kaling follows four girls from very different backgrounds become roommates when starting college. A gem!

• Being The Ricardos (Amazon Prime) - award winning and nominated Nicole Kidman is outstanding as Lucille Ball in this movie about Lucille and her husband Desi Arnaz and their lives on and off the screen.

• Spreadsheet (Paramount+) - hilarious comedy series about a divorcee and her escapades on the dating scene

• The Rescue (Disney+) - a documentary on the thrilling rescue of 12 Thai boys and their coach who were trapped in a cave. The world was transfixed by this rescue operation in 2018 and will be again in this captivating doco.

Award nominated shows to watch - 

• Hacks (Stan)

• Ted Lasso (Apple TV+)

• Only Murders in the Building (Disney+)

• The White Lotus (Foxtel/Binge)

• Succession (Foxtel/Binge)

Also new series of your favs out now to watch -

• Why Women Kill (SBS On Demand)

• Bump (Stan)

• The Great (Stan)

• Emily In Paris (Netflix)

• Cheer (Netflix)

“Oldies but Goodies” series to binge - 

• Schitts Creek (ABC iView/Netflix)

• Fleabag (Amazon Prime)

• Mr Inbetween (Foxtel/Binge)

• Wentworth (Foxtel/Binge)

• Ozark (Netflix)

• Money Heist (Netflix)

• Catastrophe (Stan)

• Luther (Stan)

• Yellowstone (Stan)

How to Take your TV Off the Wall Mount

Splashed out for a brand spanking new TV but haven’t the foggiest how to take your old TV off the wall mount? Has the teenager finally moved out of your future man-cave? Moving house is never much fun, but the TV is coming with you, so at least you have the footy on while you unpack. It doesn’t matter whether your TV is taking a trip down the hall, across the road, or to a new suburb; Hang My TV has you covered. We’re about to walk you through how to take down your wall-mounted TV step by step.

Equipment Needed

Getting your TV down is a lot easier than getting it up, so you don't need to wheel out the old tool drawers just yet; however, you will need:

Your Trusty Screwdriver

Your TV and its wall mount are defying the forces of gravity somehow. The odds are that ‘somehow’ is a few screws. Your mount may have come with the required hardware, so find the packaging (which, of course, you stored away nice and safe), and you’ll be good to go. If you can’t figure out how to use a screwdriver, it’s probably best you ask for our help.

Old Mate

This is a two-person job. Bribe whoever is within earshot with a beer or guilt, to avoid rapidly mounting your TV to the floor... or mounting yourself to the physio’s table.

If you’re already worried, give us a call instead. We have the appropriate tools, expertise, and know-how to get this job squared away. We’ll be in and out so quick you can still tell your partner how great you were at dismounting the TV... 

Step 1 - Disconnecting Cables

First things first, unplug all of your peripherals. The DVD player, Foxtel and Xbox all need to go before you get to the main event. If you want our advice, now is a good time to pack those up while you know which cords go with what box. This way, you save yourself a game of cable roulette when it’s time to set back up. Being the tech-savvy TV enthusiast you are, you might have read our article on how to hide your TV’s primary cables behind the wall; maybe you’re wondering how to go about reversing the process. You’ll need to unplug from the TV first. Best to leave cables plugged in at the power outlet end, though. The last thing you need right now is a fishing expedition into your wall-space to retrieve any escapees.

Once you have dismounted the TV, you can unplug and run the cables out through the lower cable plate.

If you’re looking for FAQs around all things TVs, solve your problems instantly - follow the link - All You Need to Know.

Step 2 - How to Take Down Your Wall Mounted TV

With the help of your comrade, hold the TV by its bottom and side edges. Gently tilt the bottom of the TV towards you; this keeps the top edge of the TV safely against the wall. Now slowly lift the TV to dismount. If it feels like your TV is stuck on the wall mount, don’t force it. It’s time to consult your wall mount manual. You’ll likely find it in the man-drawer under a pile of flat batteries and takeaway menus. Check if your wall mount has a locking mechanism and how it works. Unlock before going any further to avoid dismounting a chunk of your wall. Barring any disasters, you should now have successfully managed to remove your TV from the wall mount.

Step 3 - Setting Your TV Down

Don’t switch off and plonk your TV in any old place. It’s designed to hang on a wall (obviously), so no leaning it against anything upright or on the edge of the couch where it can tip and end up in the skip bin. Find a nice, soft, flat place like the middle of the bed for your TV to safely chill out until it’s time to pack it up.

Step 4 - Disassemble to Mounting Plate

Once you’ve successfully removed the TV from the wall mount, it’s time for the mount itself. Lay hands on your screwdriver and start by unscrewing the mounting bracket from the TV. This makes everything easier and safer to package for transport.

Don’t focus so much on your TV that you forget to unscrew your wall mount. Since you read our blog on how to mount your TV to the Wall, this shouldn’t be too difficult. We recommend packing the wall mount, mounting bracket, screws and hardware in a separate bag or box. This will streamline the remounting process at the other end. Don’t forget to fill and paint over the screw holes.

Step 5 - How to Pack your TV Safe for Travel

If you’re moving your TV long distance, taking the time to remove your TV off the wall mount safely is only any good if it stays in one piece on the road. The first part of your flatscreen you need to protect is… the flat screen. If you still have the protective sleeve that your TV came in, now’s the time to reuse it. A piece of packing paper taped across the screen can prevent scratching. If you have one spare, a thin blanket secured in place over the screen will also do the trick. 

The best packaging for your TV is the original box and styrofoam inserts that came with your TV. These were designed to keep your TV safe as it was delivered to you. If you don’t have these lying around, a box that fits your TV with a few cms of space on all sides is best. You’re going to be filling that space firmly with padding, like the blanket we just suggested. 

When it comes to loading, remember your TV is delicate! Slap a fragile sticker on that bad boy to let any movers know what’s in the box. Secure it in the moving truck or car upright where it can’t fall or be crushed.

Your TV is now safely off the wall and on the way to its new home! Don’t forget, we’ve already written a guide to getting your TV mounted once you get it to your new digs. If you’d rather leave that to the pros, Hang My TV is only a call away. Either way, you’ll be back browsing Netflix in no time.

How to Hide Cables on Your Wall Mounted TV

So let’s assume that you’ve just mounted your fine looking flat screen on the wall, but low and behold, there is a medusa of cords nightmarishly ensnaring themselves to the floor. You start to consider whether you’ve made a mistake upgrading from that primitive floor dwelling machinery that you once had. Well, don’t get your knickers in a knot.  Your wall mounted tv with no wires lies moments away. 

We’ll let you in on how to hide Tv cables from your wall mount. Still, if you haven’t physically mounted your Tv to the wall yet, check out our blog that lays out explicit instruction on how to tick that job off the list. 

Firstly, we gotta’ say, if you can’t be bothered doing this or you’re not exactly ‘handy’ with tools, wall mounted tv cable management solutions is one of Hang My Tv’s many services on offer.  Follow the link to give us a buzz.

Equipment Needed

We find that DIY cord hiding is best executed cleanly and practically with a cord hiding kit… it makes sense. We recommend the CE-TECH Cable Plate.

CE-TECH Cable Plate

You’ll need to purchase two cable plates; one that’s positioned at the top behind the Tv for the cables to go into the wall and another at a lower level for the cables to come out of the wall, essentially skipping the area that’s in plain sight. The CE-TECH Cable Plate will come with a stencil for your wall incision.

Stud Finder

A tool that identifies the safe spots to cut into. The stud finder is optional when you’ve got the knock-knock test, but it’s not exactly 100 % accurate. 

Tape Measure

Just because it’s always handy to have a tape measure. If it’s not apparent, you may need to measure the length of your cables to ensure you’re cutting the lower hole at the correct height. 

Drywall Cutter or Stanley Knife

This is to cut a hole in the wall for your cable plate. Use the stencil that comes with the cable plate to mark out your position.

Drill and Phillips Head Attachment

You’ll need a drill to attach the cable plate to the wall and a Phillips head drill bit to fit the screws.

A Wall Fishing Tool

This piece of equipment is to feed your cables through. You may not need a fish tape if there is a power source directly below the Tv because the cords will be super easy to find. If your lower cable plate is slightly left or right of the top cable plate, use the rod to feed the cables through.

Now that you are aware of the equipment needed to hide tv cables in the wall, you’ll probably need to run to the hardware store to grab something; we’ll wait…

ALRIGHT! You’re back and equipped with everything you need. Let’s jump into the step by step process. Once again, if understanding how to install tv wall mount and hiding cables is beyond your skill level, give us a call at Hang My Tv, and we’ll sort you out.  

How to Hide Tv Cables from your Wall Mount

1. Gather your Equipment

Have all your tools laid out nearby, so you don’t have to go running around like a headless chook every time you need something. 

2. Remove TV

Unless your Tv is on arms and you can get in behind it, you’ll need to remove it from the mount to create the holes for the cable plate. If you haven’t mounted your Tv yet, find out the details on how to get it done.

3. Find Studs

Place your stud finder on the wall vertically, moving it left to right; it should either beep or flash (depending on the model) when it finds a stud. Mark out where the studs are so you’re not cutting into them. If you’re using the ole knock-knock test, knock repetitively on a horizontal axis; when the knocks go from a deep hollow sound to a full high knock, you’ve found a stud. Once again, we recommend the stud finder for 100 % accuracy.

Do the same for the lower cable plate with your chosen method.

4. Draw Template

To hide tv cables in the wall, you need to cut a hole, and to cut a ‘neat’ hole, you need a template. Grab your stencil from the cable plate pack and draw your outline (avoiding your marked studs) for the top and bottom positions.

4. Making your Incision

You can either use a drywall cutter, although if you don’t have one and you’re not going to use one again, it’s not worth buying one. A sturdy Stanley knife will suffice. If you don’t have one of those, you should get one, especially if you’re starting to get into DIY chores. 

Cut around the template, take your time, stay on the line. It’s better to take an extra 10 minutes cutting carefully than half a day replastering your wall. Repeat the process for the lower marked position.

5. Attach Upper Cable Plate

If you’ve been meticulous, your cable plate should slot right in. Your cable plate will have a hole inside it for the cables to poke through. When installing the upper cable plate behind the Tv, ensure the hole is at the bottom of the plate because the cords are going down. When installing the lower cable plate near the power source, ensure the hole is at the top of the cable plate as the cords are going up.

Use a drill and a Phillips Head drill bit to tighten the screws on either side of the plate. Go really slow! Essentially, the screws tighten a vice that grips to the inside of the plaster, holding the cable plate firm to the wall. If you lack the tools and know-how, there’s no shame in getting us to do it for you! Contact Hang My TV for a free quote!

It’s easier to attach the lower cable plate once the cords are fed through, so let’s do that first.

6. Feeding the Cables Through

This step has a few variables on whether you will need to use a fishing tool. Here are said variables; 

• Are your cable plate holes in line vertically? If the answer is YES, you won’t need a fishing tape and you can skip the following two dot points.

• If you answered NO, that means your cable plate holes are out of line; this takes us to the next question. Are your hands small enough to fit in the cable plate hole, and can you reach the cords that are dangling? If the answer is YES, then skip the next dot point.

• If you answered NO, then you will need to use a fishing tool. With your fishing tape, fasten all cables to one end of the bendy rod. Insert the other end of the rod into the top hole and get a friend to receive it at the lower hole. Pull the rod through and the cables will follow; it’s as simple as that!

If you skipped the last dot point, you don’t need a wall fishing tool. Feed your cords through the cable plate, and be careful not to drop them. Once the cords are in, tape them to the wall so they can hang free while you sort out the lower cable plate.

7. Attach Lower Cable Plate

By now, all of your cords should be hanging out of the lower hole. Feed them through the roof of your last cable plate and repeat the attachment process mentioned in

If you had to dismount your TV, grab a friend to hold it while you connect the upper cables and proceed to slap it back in position. Connect the lower cables to the power source, and you should be good to go! 

If you’ve decided it’s a little out of your skill range after reading this article, check out Hang My Tv, we offer wall mounted tv cable management solutions and a range of other services that will make your life easier.

If you’ve decided this sounds like a piece of cake, well then, now you know how to hide Tv cables from your wall mount. Get it done, chuck on a flick or if you’re looking for a few movie suggestions, check out our blog on ‘Best family Movies from the 80s and 90s’. Happy watching!

TV Wall Mounting Height Guide

At Hang My TV, we respect that you’re having a crack at hanging your own TV. You’ve probably just purchased a new screen, and you want to take your cinema experience to the next level with an elevated feature. Maybe the youngling has just learnt to pull themselves up on lounge room objects, or then again perhaps you could just use the extra floor space. There are a multitude of reasons to mount your TV but how high should a TV be mounted on the wall, and how does one go about it? 

We’ll lay out a step by step process, including what tools you will need for the job, how to execute the task, and the best height for your wall-mounted TV.  

Tools Required for Wall Mounting Your Television

Unless you’re a real handyman, there may be a few tools that you don’t have to complete the task, but the art of ‘borrowing’ is a resourceful skill to attain; you could always ask Flanders. 

Stud Finder

Now, you can’t just slap your television on the wall and not expect to wake up to a pile of plaster the next morning. Make sure you’re applying the mount to a stud in the wall. For those of you not familiar with the inner-workings of a wall, a stud is a long, vertical, beam of wood that works as the ‘bone structure’ of your walls. 

Depending on the Stud Finder model (and how expensive it is) it will flash, beep, tell you the stud’s depth, or do all three.

Painter’s Tape

Once you have found the Studs, mark your drilling point with a bit of tape. It will save you drawing on the walls which could really pay off if you change positioning later on. 

Power Drill

Hopefully, you have a power drill, if you don’t and you have decided to mount your own television chances are you’re the type of person that is going to need a drill in the future. Take a hit and buy a drill or ask your neighbour again; it doesn’t bother us. 

With drilling, comes drill bits. You will need a Carbide-Tipped Masonry Drill Bit to make pilot holes in the drywall to which you drill your mounting screws to. You will also need a Phillips Head Drill Bit for driving the mounting screws.

A Level

Like a loud ticking clock or a dripping tap when you’re trying to get to sleep, a crooked TV will quite literally drive you up the wall. Don’t trust your ‘eye’ on this one, use a level to guarantee you’ve placed the mount evenly. 

Television Mount

If this shocks you, there’s something wrong. You’ll need to buy a TV mount but make sure you purchase a mount that is compatible with the TV model. 

A Helping Hand

Having a friend to give you a hand is ideal, if you don’t have one accessible unfortunately, Bunnings don’t sell them. It’s more than possible to do it without a friend but perhaps installing a TV shouldn’t be a priority given your social situation. 

How High Should I Mount My TV on the Wall?

As a general rule of thumb, your TV mounting height on the wall increases as the size of the screen increases:

42 inch Screen = 56 inches from the floor to the TV’s centre

55 inch Screen = 61 inches from the floor to the TV’s centre

65 inch Screen = 65 inches from the floor to the TV’s centre

70 inch Screen = 67 inches from the floor to the TV’s centre

How to Mount Your TV on the Wall

Now that you’ve got your tools laid out, you may begin the mounting process. Be meticulous and rational, you don’t want to go to all this trouble only to do it wrong and call us in to fix it anyway. 

Step. 1 - Positioning

Firstly, you need to find the right wall to mount the TV. Sit in every potential viewing location and validate the angle you will be looking at the TV. If there are blind spots or the angle is too acute, consider repositioning the screen. 

Referencing the TV wall mount height chart above, evaluate how high you’re going to mount the screen. 

Step. 2 - Finding the Studs

Positioning your TV also depends on the position of the studs. You may have to reconfigure if there aren’t any studs accessible. Run the Stud Finder along the wall to pinpoint their location and use a bit of Painter’s Tape to help you remember.

Step. 3 - Find Your Drill Holes

Hold the TV mounting frame on the selected positioning, this is where the level comes in handy. Place the level on top of the mount and adjust until the bubble goes to dead centre. That extra set of helping hands will come in… ‘handy’ for this task.

Use four of the drill holes (one in each corner of the mount) that line up with the tape marked Studs. Mark the tape with a pencil and use a masonry drill bit to make pilot holes. 

Step. 4 - Attaching the Mount Bracket to the Wall

It is easiest to use a friend to hold the mounting bracket to the wall while you drill the mounting screws into the four selected markings. 

Step. 5 - Assemble the Mounting Plate

Your TV may have a TV stand attached to it, if so, remove the stand using a Phillips Head screwdriver. There should be some hardware included with your mounting plate and there should be mounting holes on the back of your TV (hopefully, you confirmed compatibility with the TV mount that you purchased). Attach the mount and use hard wear to lock in place. 

Step. 6 - Mount Your Screen

You’re so close!

If you have a small TV, then you should be able to do this step alone. If you have a friend there, it’s best to do it with two. Lift with your legs not with an arched back; you’ll be stuck on the couch with a half finished mounting job if you ignore this slice of advice! Line up the mounting plate with the mounting bracket and lock it into place.

Step. 7 - Hiding Cables

You’ll want to hide your cables as an aesthetic finish. You can buy cable boxes to attach to the wall, or alternatively, coil them neatly and tuck them behind the TV or a lounge room ornament.

Enjoy Your Handy Work

Now it’s time to microwave the pop-corn, crack a beer, and chuck on a movie. If you want, check out our top picks of movies from the 80s and 90s, the golden era of cinematography!

Check out the video of us mounting a TV, if you decide after reading this that it’s a bit out of your capability, there’s absolutely no shame. Follow the link to find out more - TV Mounting Services.

Best Family Movies From The 80s and 90s

Like many of us, movie nights with the family have become a regular fixture in the iso-weekend schedule. The 80s and 90s produced some of the all-time classic movies. So we thought we’d compile a list of our favourites for you - what’s your favourite childhood movie? What will you be watching this weekend?

• Annie

• Babe

• Back To The Future movies

• Big

• Bill And Teds Excellent Adventure

• Cheaper By The Dozen

• Cool Runnings

• Dumb & Dumber

• E.T

• Ferris Buellers Day Off

• Footloose

• Free Willy

• Girls Just Want To Have Fun

• Ghostbusters

• Goonies

• Gremlins

• Home Alone movies

• Honey I Shrunk The Kids

• Jumanji

• Labyrinth

• Mighty Ducks

• Mrs Doubtfire

• Never Ending Story

• Teen Wolf

• The Karate Kid movies

• The Parent Trap

• The Princess Bride

• Three Amigos

April Netflix Releases Making Life So Much Easier

Never has there been a time in our lives when streaming content from home has been more needed, important or necessary! 

We want to help you get through these anxiety-filled times of social distancing and self isolation by providing you with the April catalogue of Netflix releases. And boy, are there some awesome movies and series to watch! 

Hang My TV’s top picks for this month are - the truly iconic movie The Breakfast Club, the 3rd series of the awesome, thrilling Israeli series Fauda (definitely watch series 1 & 2 if you haven’t already!), new movie release Blackkklansman and, one for the kids The Cat In The Hat movie! 

Tell us what you’re most excited to watch this month! 

Here’s all the new titles and release dates below:

April 1

Nailed It – Season 4 (Original Series)

Sunderland ‘Til I Die – Season 2 (Original Series)

The Iliza Shlesinger Sketch Show (Original Comedy)

David Batra: Elefanten | Rummet (Original Comedy)

How To Fix a Drug Scandal (Original Doco)

Bridge to Terabithia

Bad Boys

Bad Boys II

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

Crazy, Stupid, Love

Community – Season 1-6

How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days

The Cold Light Of Day

That’s My Boy

Friday

Next Friday

Friday After Next

Saving Private Ryan

Flight

Dr. Seuss’ The Cat in the Hat

The First Wives Club

Happily N’Ever After

Superman Returns

Rugrats in Paris: The Movie

Lion

The Fugitive

When A Stranger Calls

Money Monster

Don’t Breathe

An Officer and a Gentleman

Sniper: Legacy

Pom Poko (1994)

Whisper of the Heart (1995)

Howl’s Moving Castle (2004)

Ponyo on the Cliff by the Sea (2008)

From Up on Poppy Hill (2011)

The Wind Rises (2013)

When Marnie Was There (2014)

April 3

La casa de papel – Part 4 (Original Series)

Coffee & Kareem (Netflix Film)

Money Heist: The Phenomenon (Netflix Film)

Spirit Riding Free: Riding Academy (Kids & Family)

StarBeam (Kids Family)

April 5

BlacKkKlansman

April 6

The Big Show Show (Kids & Family)

April 7

Terrace House: Tokyo 2019-2020: Part 3 (Original Series)

April 9

Hi Score Girl – Season 2 (Original Anime)

April 10

Brew Brothers (Original Series)

Tigertail (Netflix Film)

Love Wedding Repeat (Netflix Film)

The Main Event (Netflix Film)

LA Originals (Original Doco)

The Breakfast Club

American Pie

Shaun of the Dead

Jaws 2

Jaws 3

Hannibal

Alvin and the Chipmunks Meet the Wolfman

Get him to the Greek

The Land Before Time

Meet Joe Black

The Scorpion King

The Mummy

The Mummy Returns

The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor

American Wedding

American Pie 2

American Reunion

Death Race

Smokey and the Bandit

April 14

Chris D’Elia: No Pain (Original Comedy)

April 15

Outer Banks (Original Series)

The Innocence Files (Original Doco)

The Hangover: Part III

Richie Rich

Dennis the Menace

April 16

Fary: Hexagone – Season 2 (Original Series)

Fauda – Season 3 (Original Series)

Mauricio Meirelles: Levando o Caos (Original Comedy)

April 17

El Dragón: Return of a Warrior – Season 2 (Original Series)

Too Hot to Handle (Original Series)

Sergio (Netflix Film)

Betonrausch (Netflix Film)

Legado en los huesos (Netflix Film)

Earth and Blood (La terre et le sang) (Netflix Film)

The Last Kids on Earth: Book 2 (Kids & Family)

April 20

Cooked with Cannabis (Original Series)

The Midnight Gospel (Original Series)

April 21

Middleditch & Schwartz (Original Comedy)

April 22

Absurd Planet (Original Series)

Win the Wilderness (Original Series)

El silencio del pantano (Netflix Film)

The Plagues of Breslau (Netflix Film)

Circus of Books (Original Doco)

The Willoughbys (Kids & Family)

April 23

The House of Flowers – Season 3 (Original Series)

April 24

After Life – Season 2 (Original Series)

Extraction (Netflix Film)

Yours Sincerely, Kanan Gill (Original Comedy)

Hello Ninja – Season 2 (Kids & Family)

The Cold Light of Day

April 26

The Last Kingdom – Season 4 (Original Series)

April 27

Never Have I Ever (Original Series)

Willy and the Guardians of the Lake: Tales from the Lakeside Winter Adventure (Netflix Film)

Stardust

April 29

Nadiya’s Time to Eat (Original Series)

Extracurricular (Original Series)

Summertime (Original Series)

A Secret Love (Original Doco)

Murder to Mercy: The Cyntoia Brown Story (Original Doco)

April 30

The Victim’s Game (Original Series)

The Forest of Love: Deep Cut (Original Series)

Rich in Love (Ricos de Amor) (Netflix Film)

Dangerous Lies (Netflix Film)

Drifting Dragons (Original Anime)