We are starting our DIY fireplace makeover!. Come see and get some ideas for your project. We are adding shiplap and other simple details to update it.

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Today marks exactly four months since moving into our house, and during that period our board and batten fireplace has definitely been one of my favorite projects! We wanted to add the board and batten above the mantel for several reasons: A. Most importantly, we thought it would look good B. the ceilings in our family room are 10 ft. high so by adding the board and batten above the mantle, it complimented the tall ceilings and made the wall feel taller than before C. In our family room we…

The first project at my parents’ house is finished! We spent the past 2 weeks updating the living room, and we’re so happy with how it all turned out. This post is sponsored by Lowe’s. The fireplace wall is one of the first things you see when you enter the house. It felt dark and ... Read More about Before & After: A Fireplace Wall Upgrade at White Cape Cottage

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How to build an overmantel and add height to your fireplace.

We used molding to extend our standard fireplace to the ceiling. Before, it was simple and standard. We just used a few pieces of molding and wood as well as wh…