A wooden mantel adds value to almost any fireplace setup, whether your wall is bare or there's an existing mantel in place. A natural wood installation brings life, depth, and contrast, drawing the ...

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“A quick fix for your fireplace is to paint the mantle and the surround which is easy and inexpensive or you can replace a flimsy brick or wood mantle by covering it with a chunkier wood mantle and ...

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 ...

Bringing summer to your fireplace could be as simple as putting away your tool set and wood holder. Just looking at that stuff can make you feel hot. Or you could cook up a new look for the focal ...

“The fireplace didn’t have any character or catch your attention when you walked into the room,” the homeowner says. Credit: Emily Haufler Instead of removing or painting over the old brick, the DIYer ...

In a home that looked out onto the ocean and vast blue sky, nearly floor to ceiling windows took full advantage of the spectacular view. But inside, the walls were a little dark, and a small box of a ...

The second I feel a slight breeze in the air, I’m ready for cozy season — think: thick sweaters, warm blankets, and gorgeous fireplaces. For homebodies like me, it’s hard to imagine a better day than ...