CRT to LCD
When we built the addition on to our home several years ago, we had this "space" above the fireplace for a 36 inch CRT television. Of course with the change in technology, we had to change the space. The hardest part was moving the old 225 pound TV out. Miserable. After that, I framed in the area based upon the dimensions of a Samsung LCD TV we picked up on clearance at Best Buy. I also added an in-wall center channel speaker to go with the pre-existing left/right in-wall speakers. The TV was left partly recessed because I am not sure if the radiant heat from the rarely used fireplace will cause any problems. Some finishing dry wall work and Zoe's excellent paint job and ta da!
CRT to LCD
When we built the addition on to our home several years ago, we had this "space" above the fireplace for a 36 inch CRT television. Of course with the change in technology, we had to change the space. The hardest part was moving the old 225 pound TV out. Miserable. After that, I framed in the area based upon the dimensions of a Samsung LCD TV we picked up on clearance at Best Buy. I also added an in-wall center channel speaker to go with the pre-existing left/right in-wall speakers. The TV was left partly recessed because I am not sure if the radiant heat from the rarely used fireplace will cause any problems. Some finishing dry wall work and Zoe's excellent paint job and ta da!