This project shows how to build a DIY floating mantel / shelf using inexpensive lumber and a simple hidden mounting bracket.

Sage advice from a seasoned carpenter. In the finish carpentry world, fireplace mantels are often the aesthetic showpiece of a room. People use mantels to display family photos, treasured artworks, ...

Here are some cozy ideas to make any fireplace mantel the room's focal point. 01 of 48 Add A Frame To Create A Mantel If your fireplace doesn't have a built-in mantel, add a frame to make one. This ...