What do you do when your order for a beam mantel, that you really need STAT for a home makeover, is mysteriously canceled? You forge ahead and make your own! Today I’m going to show you step-by-step how to build a box beam mantel. This mantel has the look of a rustic beam and...
ROOM BY ROOM How to make a mantel the focal point of a roomMATT FOX
If you have a wood beam mantel or something more rustic than a white woodwork mantel, you might get away with just using nails. 2. Fluff the Garland You’ll want to fluff the garland and make sure it looks nice and full. Do not skip this step, because the more you fluff, the ful...
Wood for a rustic or modern appearance Concrete for industrial-style candle holders Air-dry clay for sculpting unique shapes Basic crafting tools like paintbrushes, glue, and scissors How can I make my DIY candle holder safe to use? To ensure safety, follow these tips: Use non-flammable materi...
The basic steps to decorating a Christmas mantel with a TV are simple, but you can tweak and make changes with the decor you choose, as you’ll see with our two Christmas mantel versions below. 1. Keep everything short/low First of all, you need to keep scale and height in mind wh...
Shallow, canvas-lined wicker baskets make clever and good-looking under-bed storage. Fresh country style is a natural fit for today's busy lifestyles. It's casual and comforting, just what we long for at the end of the day. Yet, at the same time, it's savvy and sophisticated. ...
The same guy made Furi knives, which I’ve had for a million years and use every day. To my mind the best thing about this new pan (SO hoping they make their target) is the handle which is longer than the usual ‘stubby’ ones – the engineering means the weight is distributed ...
Reading Love & Hunger is like being invited into Wood’s home, seated at a table crowded with delectable dishes and encouraged to eat until you burst." - Kylie Mason, The Newtown Review of Books "This book has the power to reignite a passion for life, friendship, food and the everyday...
Incorporating something old adds character.The mantle provided the perfect opportunity to bring in rich-toned, beautiful wood—a design feature throughout our home—and make good use of discarded materials. We scored a $40 cedar beam at our local salvage yard that was pulled from a loca...
The same guy made Furi knives, which I’ve had for a million years and use every day. To my mind the best thing about this new pan (SO hoping they make their target) is the handle which is longer than the usual ‘stubby’ ones – the engineering means the weight is distributed ...