Our Links will guide you to finishing techniques to help you achieve a professional finish. The links will show you how to prepare your wood surface, how to choose a proper stain, what type of applicator to use and how to have a liming, also known as pickled or whitewash finish. We'll lead you to a color visualizer and give you color ideas, painting tips, staining tips, advice and more.

The installation links show how to attach a fireplace mantel to a brick wall or drywall. They show how to install and secure the fireplace mantel. Other tips include how to install tile and prepare the brick.

The decorating links give ideas and suggests how to decorate a mantel. How to make it the focal point of your room, mantel makeovers, including summer and holiday occasions.