When I was a kid growing up in New York City in the 1950s, Torah mantles, the cloth covering that protects the Torah, were blue velvet with gold trim. Occasionally, there was a lion, and there was ...

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, treasured artworks, ...

There are so many Christmas fireplace decor ideas but the trusty garland is both the best and most traditional. Christmas is right around the corner, so these garland-hanging tips couldn't be handier ...

A Christmas mantel can be adorned with everything from bottlebrush trees and garlands to candles and ornaments. Choose festive holiday decorations to give your mantel texture, dimension, and charm. We ...