Hide outdoor cables by matching them or their covers to the wall color or running them behind the walls themselves. To conceal cable wires outside a house, consider using wire covers that can be painted to match the wall, strategically placing furniture or plants to hide the cables, or installing cable boxes or housing. Use a bungee cord to secure the wire. If cords from wall-mounted TVs distract you from what’s on screen, conceal them with cord covers like the D-Line Cable Raceway.
Waterproof coax connectors are difficult to find but have a rubber gasket that seals the connection. Standard compression coax connectors can be used, but they put heat into the connection. Vinyl siding can also be used to conceal certain types of cable. Mounting raceways to the surface of the wall or ceiling can help conceal the wires running inside.
Contain power cords with a length of flex tubing and a few cable ties. Bundle the cords with the cable ties and snip off the ends as needed. Measure the length of the cable. To weatherproof your cable, follow these simple steps:
- Inspection: Begin with a clean and dry cable.
- Wrap the connector using self-fusing tape.
- Protective overwrap: Wrap the connector with protective tape.
- Periodic inspection and removal: Remove the cable from the outside wall and place it where it won’t be seen.
- When wrapping the cable, pull it to about twice its natural length when wrapping around the cable. Skywalker Single-Gang Bundled Cable Wall Plate (White) is a popular option for hiding cables.
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