I loved our fireplace renovation we did in our Charlotte house so much that when we moved to Asheville, my mind was already filling up with ideas for the new one.  It was pretty bare, nothing wrong with it at all, but just kind of minimal.  I felt like it had a lot of potential to be upgraded to fit the aesthetic of our house and to make it feel cozier.  We followed the same general plans as the mantle we made for the Charlotte house, but as we went along we realized this time it would be even easier.  I'll talk you through it all!  Here's how to update your fireplace with a DIY wood mantle.Read More