Installing your own low-voltage in-wall wiring can be a great way to save money and set the groundwork for a good-looking system that blends attractively into your décor. This guide will help you with big and small projects — whether you're planning a whole-house system or just want to conceal your wall-mounted TV's audio/video cables.

On the following pages, you'll find detailed information to help you wire your home with speaker wire, Ethernet, cables and audio/video cables. We'll cover several key topics and offer tips for specific situations, including installing wire in both finished homes and homes under construction.

• Getting started
• Choosing wire
• Planning your wire route
• The rules of routing wire
• Tools and supplies
• New construction: Pre-wiring your home
• Retrofitting: Running wire through existing walls
• Retrofitting: Drywall repair and cleanup

Additional resources
Our Audio/Video Designers are here to help you plan your installation, and most Crutchfield orders also come with our free tech support.

Also, check out these articles for more details on specific A/V projects:

• Want to wall mount your plasma or LCD TV? Watch our video to get an idea of what's involved, and see our wall-mounting guide for step-by-step installation advice.
• Bring your music outside with outdoor speakers. See what's involved with our outdoor speaker installation video, and read our article on choosing and installing them.
• What does it take to install in-wall speakers? Watch our video for the basics and get more details with our in-wall speaker installation guide.
• Interested in creating a home network? This article will show you the basic components you need to set up a wired or wireless Ethernet network.
• Read our tips on managing home audio/video cables to conceal cables that aren't inside your walls.
• Learn about your options for sending music all over your home with our Introduction to Whole-House Audio.
• Not sure you can do the installation yourself? See our article on working with a contractor.