ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – Last week, Danielle Todesco and her sister-in-law showed you the first part of their fireplace mantel makeover as they tore down the old mantel and put up the new tiling. This week ...

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 ...

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 ...

If you want to get into the Halloween spirit without turning your whole house into a haunted mansion, consider going all out in just one room instead! A fang-tastic spot to focus on is your living ...

Bring a touch of fall to your home by decorating your living room mantel with these fun DIY ideas. We’ve rounded up eight beautiful and easy mantels to give your home an upgrade this Thanksgiving ...

Editor’s note: This is an update of a series that ran in 2010. Read the originals here: Part 1 and Part 2. Most people love fireplaces. Perhaps it’s the primal quality of fire, or the novelty of a ...