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Custom Mantel – Part 3
February 12, 2007 – 8:02 pm | No Comment
Custom Mantel – Part 3

This weekend I started working on building one of the mantels legs. I’m using a combination of 1/2″ MDF for the background panels and FJP 3/4″ stock for the rails and styles. Both products …

Custom Mantel – Part 2 The Design
February 6, 2007 – 8:41 pm | 2 Comments
Custom Mantel – Part 2 The Design

Tonight I decided to sketch up my first design for my new mantel. I think the proportions are pretty good and I’d love to hear any feedback or suggestions any of you might have.
My …

Custom Mantel – Part 1
February 5, 2007 – 7:41 pm | One Comment
Custom Mantel – Part 1

Over the next couple of months I plan on building a custom mantel for our new home. In my previous home I built a mantel and I’d like to do something similar but more elaborate. …

Vinyl Railings Are a Great Home Improvement Idea
January 11, 2007 – 8:14 pm | One Comment

A really great home improvement project that can add beauty and years of maintance free use is to replace old wooden railing systems outside with new vinyl products. I’m going to fall back again on …