Jobs we take
- TV mounting
- Fixed, tilt and full-motion mounts into studs, with cords tidied in a surface raceway.
- Shelves and mirrors
- Floating shelves, heavy mirrors and medicine cabinets.
- Pictures and gallery walls
- Laid out with tape first so you approve the spacing.
- Curtain rods and blinds
- Brackets set level and into solid backing.
- Grab bars
- Tub, shower and toilet bars fastened into framing.
- Furniture assembly and anchoring
- Flat-pack pieces built, and tall furniture strapped to the wall.
- Towel bars and bath accessories
- Bars, hooks, holders and cabinets set solid.
- Mailboxes and house numbers
- Post and wall boxes set at carrier height.
- Holiday lights
- Porches, fences, trees and low eaves, no roof work.
- Furniture anchoring
- Dressers, bookcases and TVs strapped to wall studs.
- Home safety for older adults
- Grab bars, rails, brighter lights and anchoring.
- Mirrors and medicine cabinets
- Heavy mirrors and cabinets mounted level.
- Closet organizers
- Rods, shelves and closet kits installed.
- Picture and art hanging
- Gallery walls and heavy frames.
- Childproofing
- Gates, latches and anchors.
Outside what we take on
- Cutting new openings or niches into a wall.
- Changes to load-bearing walls or new framing.
- Custom built-ins and new cabinet boxes.
Walls behind the mount
In a one-story Rosemead ranch house the TV usually goes on a living-room wall, and framing in older houses isn’t always on the 16-inch spacing a mount expects, and some walls hide pipes or wiring. We scan before drilling and adjust the mount position if we need to.
Strapping dressers, bookcases and TVs
Since September 2023, a federal mandatory standard has required clothing storage units such as dressers and armoires to meet key stability requirements, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission says in its Anchor It! update. A dresser bought before then was not built to that rule.
CPSC’s advice covers every tall piece in the house: anchor TVs, bookcases and dressers securely to the wall, keep toys and remotes off high spots where kids may climb to reach them, and keep heavier items on lower shelves.
Before you call: what to check
- Measure your TV diagonally and check the mount’s VESA pattern on its box.
- Decide on viewing height while sitting down. Eye level when seated is a good starting point.
- Tall dressers and bookcases should be anchored, especially with young kids at home.
Mounting: common questions
What do you mount into in a stucco ranch house?
Inside walls in most Rosemead ranch houses are gypsum board over wood studs. We find the studs for anything heavy and use the right anchor for lighter pieces. Plaster or masonry gets anchors made for those materials.
Do I need to buy the mount or hardware first?
It helps. Buy the TV mount, shelf, rod or grab bar you like, and we will bring the screws, anchors and tools. If you are unsure what to buy, text a photo of the wall and the item and we can suggest a type.
Can you hang several things together?
Yes. A list of pictures, mirrors, shelves and curtain rods in different rooms groups well into one job. Tell us how many pieces and roughly how big they are so we can plan the time.
Worth a read: what our tv mounting guide says about TV mounting, hanging and assembly.
Serving Alhambra or San Gabriel too? See our page on TV mounting in Alhambra and the one on mounting hanging and assembly in San Gabriel.
Home tips for this job
- Mounting a TV in a ranch-style living roomMounting a TV in a Rosemead ranch home: choosing the wall, finding studs, viewing height, hiding the cords, and outdoor patio TVs on stucco walls.
- Getting the garage organized with shelves and racksHow we install wall shelving, overhead racks and hooks in Rosemead garages, with tips on studs, loads and earthquake safety.
- Flat-pack furniture, built right and anchoredWhat to expect when we assemble flat-pack furniture in a Rosemead home, and why tall pieces should be anchored to the wall afterward.
- Replacing an old recessed medicine cabinetHow to replace an old recessed medicine cabinet in a Rosemead bathroom: measuring the opening, stud spacing, what you may find inside the wall, and fit.
Get a quote in one text
The TV size or the item, the mount or hardware you have, and a photo of the wall. Text it to (310) 628-9399 and we’ll send back a quote.
We’re a handyman in Rosemead, and this is one of the job groups we take on most.
More background: Repair notes for postwar Rosemead homes, the cities we serve, and the handyman FAQ.
