Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. floating wood mantel over fireplace - Joe Hendrickson/Getty Images A wooden mantel adds value to almost any fireplace setup, ...

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 ...

Building a floating mantel doesn’t have to be complicated or expensive. In this guide, you’ll learn a straightforward method that gives you a rock-solid, professional-looking mantel built to last ...

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 ...

Winter may be the season when your fireplace naturally gets the most attention. If you're lucky enough to have a working one, then lighting a fire is the perfect cozy antidote to plunging temperatures ...

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.