Dear Julie: Building a mantel is not a difficult do-it-yourself task. If you think adding a complete wood surround is beyond your skill level, try just cleaning the bricks first. With a good cleaning, ...

Transform your space with a stylish, custom-built floating mantel. This video walks you through the entire DIY process step-by-step from materials and measurements to mounting and finishing, making it ...

In this video, I showcase the transformation of an outdated fireplace mantle into a modern farmhouse centerpiece. The custom design features a classic herringbone tile surround and is complemented by ...

Marcia’s birthday present this year was a powerful cordless drill. For Christmas, a wet tile saw. Other gifts, for birthdays and Christmases past, include a table saw, a miter saw, an angle grinder, a ...

If I took an informal poll of shoppers in my home-interior stores, asking them to name their favorite spot in the house to decorate, I bet most would say their fireplace mantel. We love to experiment ...

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 ...

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 ...