Mounting your flat-screen TV on the wall not only saves space but also gives your entertainment setup a sleek, modern look.

Consumer Reports takes you through the DIY steps to wall-mount a TV. A wall-mounted TV can look better than one sitting on a stand, and keep your family safe from a TV tip-over.

Mounting a TV to the wall without damaging it can be tough if you don’t have a stud to hold the weight. If you hang it from the bare wall board, you run the risk of damaging the wall and the TV.

Never mount a TV to drywall only, and always use the studs inside the wall. The TV and mount can be heavy, so it might be a good idea to have an extra set of hands to help.

It does, however, mean you can't punch a trillion holes in the wall to mount your TV. ... Find a stud on your actual wall. Using 4-inch drywall screws, attach the fake wall to the real one.

When you’re unable to access a wall stud using your stud finder, drywall anchors allow you to still safely and effectively mount items to your walls.Plus, since they’re available in a variety ...