One of the hottest home improvements right now is upgrading or installing new gas fireplaces. Most newly installed fireplaces have on thing in common: they require a mantel to suit the fireplace.

Stock Mantel or Custom Made? Many fireplaces built in today’s homes are a standard size and easily accept a catalog-purchased mantel. These mantels usually come shipped in a box in three pieces.

The following steps should enable a confident DIYer with a few power tools to create a beautiful custom fireplace mantel in just a few days. The first step, and perhaps the most important ...

Real Antique Wood in New Jersey is a salvage company and mill shop that takes materials from otherwise unwanted structures ...

custom fireplace mantels and one-of-a-kind furniture pieces. Located on Cordier Street just off of Interstate 78, Real Antique Wood was founded in 2011 by Gary and Lisa Horvath. Since then ...