If you own a lot of books but they don't all fit on a shelf, you may be running out of space. Instead of donating them, ...

The German term "hugelkultur" describes a technique that involves creating a raised bed by using a base of decaying wood and other organic materials.

Packed with a range of wonderful period features including original fireplaces, floorboards and floor tiles, a four-bedroom ...

The biggest design and decor mistakes people make in living rooms revolve around lighting and furniture. Here's how interior designers avoid them.

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When it comes to fireplace decor, there's no shortage of articles and blog posts out there about how to decorate a mantel. But what about the blank wall space above the mantel? It's an area that ...

It seems winter has now arrived! Snow, cold, and more cold are sure signs that the season has definitely arrived. This weather, combined with the holiday season, invites having a nice fire to add to ...

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 ...

Transform your fireplace with this DIY project that teaches you how to hang a floating reclaimed beam mantel. Learn how to paint a rustic 20-foot tall stone fireplace white and properly install a ...

We love any opportunity to decorate our homes for the holidays! When we think of the holidays, we picture ourselves curled up around the fire—which means we need to decorate the mantel! Get inspired ...