Topic: Guide to Building a Fireplace Mantel
In many homes, the central living space is found in a family room setting with a fireplace as its focal point. Stretched across the top of the fireplace is often a fairly hefty piece of woodwork called a mantel. The wonderful thing about a mantel piece is that it doesn't have to look any certain way. Any creative flair that you might be able to give it will only increase its unique qualities and help it to define your home as your own. You may have seen mantels covered with intricate designs, carvings and moldings that were breathtaking in their complexity.