Hide the Wires: Three Cable-Conceal Kits Under $40 We Actually Use

“Messy cords ruin a clean wall-mount. Here are three budget kits that hide HDMI and power in under an hour.”

Why this matters

A great mount still looks unfinished if a snake’s nest of cables dangles below it. The good news: you can get pro-looking results without spending more than lunch money. We’ve tested dozens of kits; these three consistently earn a spot in our van.

1. Datacomm In-Wall Cable Organizer (≈ $28)

• What’s in the box? Two low-profile wall plates, a hole saw, and a fish tape.

• Install time: 25 – 35 min for first-timers.

• Pros: Power and low-voltage in one recessed plate; includes the right-size hole saw.

• Cons: Requires access to an outlet behind the TV; not ideal for concrete walls.

Installer tip: Use painter’s tape to mark the stud edges before you cut. Saves patch work later.

2. Legrand Wiremold CordMate II Kit (≈ $22)

• What’s in the box? Snap-on raceway with adhesive backing, elbows, and end caps.

• Install time: 15 min—no drywall cutting.

• Pros: Fastest way to tame cords in rentals where you can’t open the wall. Paintable to match the trim.

• Cons: Sits on top of the wall, so not completely invisible.

3. Echogear DIY In-Wall Kit (≈ $39)

• What’s in the box? Two recessed plates with pass-through grommets, 6-ft in-wall power cable, hole saw.

• Install time: 30 – 40 min.

• Pros: Built-in power relocation means you can draw power from a lower outlet without an electrician.

• Cons: Slightly pricier, and the included fish tape could be sturdier.

How to choose

NeedBest pickWhyQuick, zero-drywallLegrand CordMate IIAdhesive raceway—done in 15 min. Full in-wall, stud-to-stud distanceDatacommLarger pass-through fits multiple HDMI cablesIn-wall + outlet relocationEchogearUL-listed power bridge included

Ready to level up?

If you’d rather skip the hole-saw dust, ask for our No-Wires Package when you book a mount—we bring whichever kit fits your wall type and finish the job in one visit.