Fireplaces & Mantels

Discover expert guides on electric fireplaces, gas inserts, stone surrounds, and mantel heights to design, frame, and build a safe fireplace focal point

A thick wooden mantel beam being set onto a mounting cleat above a brick fireplace

InteriorFireplaces & Mantels8 min read

Hang a Fireplace Mantel That Holds Real Weight

A step-by-step guide to installing a wood fireplace mantel: firebox clearance rules, cleat mounting into studs or masonry, and leveling.