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Easy Window Project Fireplace Decor

Gail Wilson — Wed, 03 Sep 2025 20:16:28 +0000

I have a really easy window project for you today. I was inspired by something I saw on Pinterest for my fireplace. This is sort of like a fireplace screen to use when you're not building fires. In my case, my fireplace is no longer a working fireplace.

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Shutter DIY Fireplace Screen

Gail Wilson — Wed, 03 Sep 2025 18:21:03 +0000

A fun repurposed shutter (bi-fold door) project. This easy fireplace screen cover-strictly for decorative purposes-made from cut up bi-fold doors is easy to make and oh so functional for your fireplace hearth this fall and holiday season.

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Faux Fireplace Mantel Makeover

Gail Wilson — Tue, 28 Aug 2018 07:00:00 +0000

Easy faux fireplace mantel makeover to inspire you! This electric fireplace was found on the road, sadly unwanted by someone. Little did they know the true beauty this faux fireplace could become with just a little paint and scrap lumber. You're going to love how easy this project is.

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Brick Fireplace Makeover

Gail Wilson — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 05:00:00 +0000

1980’s Ugly Brick Fireplace Makeover with lumber and paint. I’m so happy my brick fireplace makeover is done! It makes me smile every time I look at it. 1980 Dark Brick Fireplace with Stone Mantel Wow! Isn’t this brick fireplace makeover amazing? How did I put up with that look for so many years? Fresh...

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how to paint brick fireplace

Gail Wilson — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 13:00:00 +0000

I don’t really have a lot to show you. I was busy all day. Early in the day, I braved the cold, cloudy, foggy weather and cut the baseboard and the quarter round for the hallway. I painted it. do I have it installed? NO! You know how it is, things don’t always turn out...

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Old Mantel New Faux Wood Mantel

Gail Wilson — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 13:00:00 +0000

How to do a faux wood mantel. When you have an ugly 1980’s ugly fireplace with a concrete mantel, what can you do? I tackled the project with a new faux wood mantel. Well, the wood is real, but it’s thin plywood encasing the original mantel. This is what my fireplace looked like last week....

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