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 ...

As a DIY’er, it’s sometimes easier to custom-build your mantel so you can continually check yourself against the existing fireplace. Building a Custom Mantel I was recently asked to build a custom ...

A home's fireplace is a hot spot. A natural focal point of any room, a fireplace is a space around which families can chill out, especially during the holidays. "A roaring fire in a room draws people ...

A home’s fireplace is a hot spot. A natural focal point of any room, a fireplace is a space around which families can chill out. “A roaring fire in a room draws people together,” says Chris Muller, ...