Step 2 – Tape Off Surround I taped around our fireplace mantel surround and hardwood floor with Frog Tape and put down plastic drop cloth for extra protection first. (And starting with clean brick is a must, so make sure you go through those steps I shared above to remove any soot.) S...
However, if you still want something even easier and you want to do something a little scaled down, check out our post on DIY Table Top Fire Bowls! You might also be interested in Planter Box Ideas & Projects For Your Patio on our sister site OhMeOhMy or Fireplace Christmas Decor Ideas...
In the picture above, the floor-to-ceiling fireplace surround is definitely the focal point in the room…your attention is drawn to it immediately. Using a more expensive material in a small area that is the focal point of the room makes the whole room seem more upscale. But since it ...
Make your fireplace the focal point of your living room with some strategically placed pumpkins. Stack them in an empty fireplace for a fall decorating idea that's simple to do. Decorate the mantel above with a harvest display of dried grass, ornamental kale, and seasonal produce. 14 of 50...
Fireplace Focal PointSource: www.instagram.com As the hearth is often thought of as the heart of a home, combining a brick and paneling surround creates an ideal feature wall around which furniture is arranged in a living room. DIY Wall ArtSource: www.instagram.com Adding some unique DIY wa...
You go out for brunch during the holiday season. You go to an Old World hotel or restaurant that’s dripping with gorgeous decor. Lush garlands everywhere. Several stately trees encrusted with shimmering ornaments. Fire crackling in the fireplace, the scents of the season surround you. You vow...
Teri said:“Put cut apples outside. The ants leave your house and surround the apples and for some reason, stay away :)” Don’t Forget the Tarp and Rope Is rain in the forecast? Or maybe a little too much hot sun? A DIY Camping Tarp Shade Structure is the perfect solution! String...
Order materials that have been cut to fit the specific dimensions of your fireplace. To install the stone, brush a 1⁄2 inch (1.3 cm) coat of thinset concrete onto the back of each slender side piece and stick them to the rough masonry of the surround. Do the same for the wider to...