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Building closet organizers
Closet organizers can be a valuable space saving
technique in your home. Closets are a much used part of the
home, but they are, typically, poorly organized. That can cost
space that could be used to store other belongings. This lack...
Home Improvement DVD
A home improvement DVD is very likely to contain either software
or a film showing you how to carry out major home improvement
challenges. The DVD should state what kind of machine to play it
on whether that is a computer or a DVD player. You can...
Installing a Brick or Paver Walkway
The key to installing a Brick or Paver Walkway is to first properly prepare the area where the bricks/pavers are to be installed. The area should be dug out at least a foot down, removing all topsoil and clay soil. Once the area has been dug down,...
NATURGRESS products certified for eco-building
Naturgress porcelain floor tiles have received the prestigious ANAB certification mark, which identifies the materials approved to be used in bioecological architecture. A seal of quality reserved for products which: - are obtained from renewable...
The Benefits of Steel Storage Buildings -
Steel is gaining in popularity as a building material due to the many options it offers, its strength, and its affordability. Steel storage buildings are one of the many options available; they range from airplane hangars to garden sheds. The...
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The Benefits of Wood Fireplace Mantels
Mantel shelves are quickly stealing the spotlight from its counterpart the fireplace. A mantel is an ideal place for your most treasured items that you want those who visit your home to see.
Choosing wood would definitely bring out the beauty of surrounding wooden furniture, the uniformity of it all making it easy on the eyes with continuity throughout the room.
Wood mantels have been around since World War I and are still one of the most chosen, simply because it's easy to install without the help of a professional.
Like everything else, there are pros and cons when choosing wood for building your mantel shelf. Since this material is combustible you may want to check with your fire safety code department and building officer to find out about the distance of constructing your wood shelf around the fireplace.
A rustic room will benefit from an oak mantle shelf. This durable hardwood replaced the darker cast-iron, stone and slate mantels that were popular back in the Victorian era.
Oak is indeed a superior wood, which brings its outdoor beauty
into the home. Because this is a versatile type of wood, it blends nicely with other natural textures.
For instance, an oak mantel will go well with a marble surround over a brick fireplace. And when it comes to accessories, brass and or wrought iron would just about do the trick.
These are just suggestions, but the final details are up to you.
Let your decorating skills shine!
Oak comes with a price tag of $1,600 and up and some hardware stores and some may want to go with a less expensive type of wood, say fiberboard for instance.
But when you consider that selecting an oak mantel could be used as a family heirloom for generations to come, the amount you pay to have the job done may not be an issue after all.
Fireplace Mantels Info provides detailed information about wood, stone, custom, antique, and discount fireplace mantels, as well as fireplace mantel shelves, surrounds, and more. Fireplace Mantels Info is the sister site of Gas Fireplaces Web.
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