Read more: 12 Smart Gadgets You Didn't Know Existed A common mistake is placing the screen above the mantle. You should never mount a TV over a fireplace, as the heat and smoke can damage the TV's ...

Is a TV over the mantel a decorating faux pas or a practical design strategy? See why one expert is all for it. Whether you should mount a TV above your fireplace mantel is an age-old debate for ...