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Decorating your home usually starts at the fireplace if you have one. The mantel is built for perfect decorating! If you use the fireplace and have a lit fire, you should use artificial greenery...
If you want to put a mantel over your electric fireplace insert, but don't want to spend a lot of money on it, consider making your own fireplace mantel. Making your own fireplace mantel is easier...
Freshen up for Springtime by decorating your fireplace mantel with beautiful Spring accents. A mantel is a main focal point of a room and the perfect place to add color to your decor. Here are...
They were popular in the 60's and 70's, particularly for grade school children's projects. All it took was a little imagination and color and it sat as pretty as any other artifact on a mantel...
If you want to spruce up your fireplace, but don't want to spend a bundle of money buying a new mantle, consider making your own fireplace mantel instead. Making your own fireplace mantel is...
Many people have different themes for their Christmas decorations. The Victorian theme is a very popular theme among people. Here is how you can decorate your fireplace mantel in a Victorian theme...
Decorating your fireplace mantel in your home for Christmas is a great way to let your Christmas theme shine. It can allow you to have space to get creative. One of the most popular colors for...
So what if you decided against getting a tree this year? Get your ornaments out anyway and go to town on your mantel.
In a formal living room, an elegant Christmas mantel will be the star of your decor. Here are some suggestions for achieving the right look.
Legend has it that Saint Nicholas once dropped a few coins down the chimney of the home of three poor sisters. The coins would have been lost in the ashes if they hadn't landed neatly in the...
Fireplaces are usually the centerpiece of the room where they are located. Many homes built in the 60's and 70's have interesting interpretations of what a fireplace should look like. If your home...
Trying to upgrade your TV with a new flat panel and want to mount it to the wall? Having a problem with all the wires showing? Read on for a few remedies to fix it without having to hire a...
This is a very cheap way to add some holiday spirit to your home! Your children will enjoy helping you and you will enjoy all the attention it gets. You can make more than one and make it a...
When we walk into a house, one of the first places our eye draws to is the Fireplace Mantel. It is the small ridge that holds some of our most treasured memories of life that we want to share with...
As one of the focal points of the living room, the fireplace mantel is the point of visual sharing. The idea of what this simple location brings is more than a shelf, it is a reflection of your...
A wood burning fireplace is not only a romantic way to enjoy the winter season but is also a very functional way in keeping your house warm. It also works extremely well in keeping costs down...
There are no hard-and-fast rules for decorating a fireplace mantel. How you decorate it depends on your personal taste and style. There are some guidelines you can follow, however, to make your...
A country Christmas mantel can fit with almost any type of casual decor, from lodge and cottage looks to eclectic and ethnic. Here are some ideas.
There is nothing more homey than a fireplace in the living room or bedroom. You may even consider spicing up a traditional brick hearth by replacing it with stone. Building your own stone...
Hanukkah, also called the Festival of Lights, offers plenty of opportunities to decorate home, office and school, from table centerpieces to wreaths and a mantel scarf to draw eyes to your...
Christmas is a great excuse to add some festive flair to your home decorating. One of the easiest ways to brighten your living room is to make a garland for your fireplace. You can make a garland...
A simple paper garland strung from a Christmas tree or fireplace mantel can brighten any holiday festivity. Paper garlands are both easy and inexpensive to create, and you can make them using...
There is just something festive about seeing a mantel, an entertainment center or a fireplace decorated. You may think that there is no way you can decorate for Thanksgiving, the sometimes...
Depending on the size and weight of the mantel, installing it yourself can be a one-man job, but even a heavy mantel shouldn't require more than two people. Installing a mantel yourself is pretty...
Maybe you didn't move into a new home, but bought an older home that needs some updating. You love having a fireplace to sit next to with a good book on a cold winter's night, but it looks like it...
Vent-free fireplaces use either natural gas or propane and don't require a chimney to work properly. You can place these fireplaces just about anywhere in a home or business without needing major...
Do you ever wonder how you are going to decorate your house for the holidays when you have a small budget and not much else? So many stores want so much money for the most simplest of decorations...
Learn why it is important to touch up your mantel to get maximum value for your house in this free video clip.
Having a boring fireplace does nothing for the look and feel of a living room. There are things that you can do to spice up your fireplace a little bit. You will not have to spend a lot of money...
Putting a new, updated fireplace mantle in place adds a custom look and a unique focal point to the room. Don't put this project off if you have a sagging, faded or terribly outdated mantel. The...
An empty mantel over a fireplace is like having no eyebrows over the windows to your soul. Besides, the whole area looks much less generous and cozy without some much-needed weight. A row of small...
How many times have you walked into a room and said, "Wow, look at that fireplace!" A fireplace, if decorated correctly, can add just the right amount of eye appeal to your home. If your fireplace...
Lighted holiday mantel garlands make a room look cozy and warm by day and by night. A lighted garland is a good way to immediately make your mantel look festive and bright without spending a lot...
You will learn the fundamentals of creating a beautiful Holiday Mantel.
During the holidays, your home and your mantel are usually decorated more than any other time of the year. When the holidays are over and it’s time to take down all of the trimmings, you look at...
A fireplace comes to life with the appropriate mantel. Some fireplaces have large brick mantels, and some are tiled, but making your own mantel means you can be as creative as you choose. The...
A mirror is a classic accent piece for a fireplace mantel, but if you hang the mirror without thinking about the results you want, you'll have a bland display that doesn't use the mirror to its...
Mirrors are used to add light to a room, or to give a room a more open feel. They are also practical and used as such, placed in a bathroom over a sink or on the wall above a vanity. The location...
Cabins are usually rustic. They are most often decorated in a warm, cozy style, often with country or forest-type accents. This does not mean, however, that a cabin has to look like someone's...
There is something unspeakably soothing about a fireplace. When considered alongside the dramatic advantages in heat efficiency and home resale value, installing a fireplace may be the ideal home...
A fireplace is much more of a focal point with a proper surround and shelf. There are a couple different ways to install a fireplace mantel and several configurations. These directions assume you...
Fireplaces are the focal point of whatever room they are in, which means you need to give careful thought to what you place on the fireplace's mantel. Too many crowded, unrelated items can detract...
A fireplace mantel creates a cozy, classic look that is inviting and attractive. If you have basic knowledge and skill in woodworking, building and installing a mantel is a good project for a...
If you have always wondered how to get that designer look for your mantel, look no further. With these decorating basics you can make your mantel the focal point that it was meant to be.
The art of creating a beautiful mantel display may seem like a daunting task to many. Mantels everywhere are left barren or used as a storage shelf for items that we don’t know what else to do...
Do you stare up at your mantel and wonder how you can transform it into a seasonal showpiece for your home? Many people are in the same predicament as you. Although the mantel should act as the...
Mantel clocks are designed to be impressive and substantial. Most are quite expensive. Even making a mantel clock can require a great deal of time and the use of many high-end tools. However, by...
The Colonial era lasted until the mid-1700s. Fireplaces at the beginning of the Colonial period were large, open spaces that were used for cooking and heating in one-room homes. As the era...
Mantles can be a perfect place for a TV. There is no reason to buy elaborate mounting devices when you can make a great-looking one yourself. Here is a very simple and basic design that will hold...
Spruce up a drab, outdated fireplace with paint and tile or personalize it with photos and art. Be creative when you decorate a fireplace on a budget. Draw your ideas from the type of fireplace...
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