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To mount a TV securely, top Taskers recommend knowing what type of brackets you\u2019ll be using.\u00a0Check out their tips below for each bracket type:<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Swivel Bracket\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li>A swivel bracket simply means that a TV can be moved around on the wall.\u00a0<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>This type of bracket needs to be anchored to a stud because of the way it moves and the weight it has to bear.\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li>Drywall doesn\u2019t always support swivel mounts safely, so be sure that there are studs before mounting directly into drywall.\u00a0<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Wooden studs will best support this mount.\u00a0<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Mounting into metal studs is another option, but experienced Mounting Taskers recommend toggle bolts in order to mount properly.\u00a0See\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.taskrabbit.com\/blog\/mounting-107-anchors\">Mounting 107: Anchors<\/a><strong>\u00a0<\/strong>to learn more!<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Hanging Bracket<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li>A hanging bracket is stationary on the wall. 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