In this video, I showcase the transformation of an outdated fireplace mantle into a modern farmhouse centerpiece. The custom design features a classic herringbone tile surround and is complemented by ...

Learn how to make a DIY Fireplace Surround! This easy Electric Fireplace Insert Build will show you how to make a mantel and fireplace surround from scratch for any space in your home. This fireplace ...

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, ...

Fireplaces are indisputably cozy. They evoke fresh snow and hot cocoa, winter weekends spent holed up in rustic cabins, favorite stews simmering on the stove. While installing a real, wood-burning one ...

Measure the area for the surround and the fireplace dimensions. Determine the exact top of the fireplace, because you’ll be setting a support slab across both sides of the surround to complete it. Dry ...

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 ...