By Rob Robillard Sage advice from a seasoned carpenter. In the finish carpentry world, fireplace mantels are often the ...

Plan the Design Mantels are either ... you can and should build a larger mantel. Intimate spaces, on the other hand, should not be overpowered by a bulky mantel. As the mantel shelf extends beyond the ...

We have the best of both worlds with a simple DIY wall-mounted corner shelf. The thick cardboard base is easy to work with and allows you to design the shelf to fit your style. Along with two ...