Sage advice from a seasoned carpenter. In the finish carpentry world, fireplace mantels are often the aesthetic showpiece of a room. People use mantels to display family photos, treasured artworks, ...

If you want to get into the Halloween spirit without turning your whole house into a haunted mansion, consider going all out in just one room instead! A fang-tastic spot to focus on is your living ...

While you're busy decorating the mantel, don't forget this crucial space above the fireplace, where artwork and other decor ...

One of the best parts about “decking the halls” for the holidays is getting to decorate your Christmas mantel. Whether you’re picturing it styled to perfection with boughs of evergreen or you’re ...

Welcome to DIY Diary. Each entry covers a new home improvement project. Here, interior designer Victoria Ninette tries stripping paint from an aged fireplace mantel. Living with her family in a 1930s ...

Please Note: Blog posts are not selected, edited or screened by Seeking Alpha editors. With the wide array of fireplace mantels available you could find yourself overwhelmed with the perfect decision, ...

Which fireplace mantel should you buy? There are many accent pieces in your living room that complete its overall aesthetic. The extra furnishings go a long way toward making your home feel cozy and ...

Spring is in the air, and now is the time to ditch darker colors, along with heavy materials and textures to welcome all things that embody the renewal that comes with the season. While a fireplace ...

If you're spending time near your fireplace these cold days, you may have noticed that your mantel -- cleared of all holiday decor -- could use a winter makeover. And why not? "I think a fireplace ...

The holidays have come and gone. Yet winter lingers, and we in the Pacific Northwest are left with several more months of cold rain, early sunsets and gray days. To lift your spirits and escape the ...