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, ...

Nate Berkus says goodbye to regimented design rules with his versatile mantel styling – these are the looks that have got me ...

The long narrow space of a ceiling-to-floor brick fireplace can be transformed with the addition of a decorative shelf with corbel brackets to hold it. It’s a simple job of fastening a mantel shelf ...

Whenever we finish a big project - in this case, a privacy fence in our backyard made out of doors - I think, we need to chill out for a while before we start something new. But then I read blogs or ...

Geraldine has over a decade of experience writing within the home improvement sector. Additionally, she has unique first-hand renovation experience as the previous owner of a house-flipping business.

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...