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 ...

I was recently asked to build a custom fireplace mantel to cover up a painted brick fireplace with a wood top shelf. The existing fireplace brick was corbelled out to create a 6-in. shelf, and the ...

In this video, I update a painted fireplace mantel by installing a new white oak floating mantel. This change enhances the room’s aesthetics by adding wood texture alongside the existing white palette ...

In any room where contemplation or conversation might be called for, the fireplace is often a focal point. With a little inspiration, a few tools and a weekend’s effort, here are six ways to make it ...

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 ...