Top 33 Mantels Projects

1. 1. Memorable Mantels (02:53)

   

   Create and hang these stockings stuffed full of personality on your mantel.

2. 2. How to Create a Contemporary Mantel

   

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   A mantel can be a great accent to a fireplace, but a worn or out-of-date mantel can often take away from this great home feature.

   Time:

   Weekend

   Cost:

   $500 - $1,000

   Difficulty:

   Moderate to Hard

3. 3. Beam Used for Custom Mantel (00:01:00)

   

   A wooden beam is repurposed as a custom mantel for a bathroom fireplace.

4. 4. Three Magical Holiday Mantels

   DIY experts list three mantels that would make any holiday home special.

5. 5. How to Paint a Brick Fireplace

   DIY Network has instructions on how to transform an old fireplace with new paint and molding.

6. 6. Fireplace (20:00)

   

   A custom mantel is added to the fireplace with a stone veneer enhancement.

7. 7. Install a Fireplace Mantel and Add Stone Veneer Facing

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   Use these instructions to easily give a fireplace a new mantel as well as a new stone veneer facing.

   Time:

   Several Weekends

   Cost:

   $500 - $1,000

   Difficulty:

   Moderate to Hard

8. 8. How to Precast a Stone Fireplace

   

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   These step-by-step instructions show how to use precast stone to convert a dull-looking fireplace into a stone masterpiece.

   Time:

   Several Weekends

   Cost:

   $500 - $1,000

   Difficulty:

   Moderate to Hard

9. 9. Rock-Out Room (03:19)

   

   A living room's 60s rock wall is blasted to the past behind a new wall.

10. 10. Rock Out Room (20:01)

    

    Homeowners are in desperate need of an inviting adult hangout.

11. 11. Ideas for Decorating a Mantel for Summer

    DIY Network offers tips on how you can easily add style to your hearth this summer.

12. 12. How to Create a Fireplace Mantel

    

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    A new fireplace mantel can brighten up an entire room. This project uses standard lumber and crown molding to create a fresh new look.

    Time:

    Under Half Day

    Cost:

    $250 - $500

    Difficulty:

    Moderate

13. 13. Fireplace Mantel Designs

    Customize a fireplace mantel by decorating it with a one-of-a-kind design. Get tips from DIYNetwork.com to create a fireplace mantel th...

14. 14. Old-School Charm (04:55)

    

    Jimmy DiResta and Kevin O'Connor add old-school charm to the cabin.

15. 15. How to Build a Fireplace Mantel

    

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    These step-by-step instructions demonstrate how to build a fireplace mantel with decorative accents.

    Time:

    2 hours

    Cost:

    $50 - $100

    Difficulty:

    Easy to Moderate