By Rob Robillard 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, ...

Try these expert tips for refinishing and installing a salvaged mantel. Watch to learn a few key techniques. It can be done for cheaper than you think!

In this video, I update a painted fireplace mantel by installing a new white oak floating mantel. This change enhances the room’s aesthetics by adding wood texture alongside the existing white palette ...