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04/28/2005: "A mantle you can make"
I'd like to introduce folks to my house blog. Here's part of a recent entry and a link. Enjoy... EricIt's not uncommon to find a house that has a place where a mantle used to be. If your house is like mine, there's a missing mantle, but the iron grate in the center is still there.
Replacement mantles aren't always easy to find, especially in good condition. They often need scraped and refinished, have pieces missing or don't fit the space. If they are in good condition, the price makes them unattractive.
I recently found a hansome mantle that can be easily recreated and adapted to fit your space.
read more: House Blog


