Fireplace mantels serve a wide range of purposes, in that they exist as heat shields, add architectural character ... a ...

If you want to change up your fireplace's brick mantle but don't want to paint over the brick, take a cue from this simple, customizable DIY.

One of the hottest home improvements right now is upgrading or installing new gas fireplaces. Most newly installed fireplaces have on thing in common: they require a mantel to suit the fireplace.