The goal today is to show how you can add a little character to your home by painting an outdated oak veneer fireplace.

It only takes a few steps to transform your fireplace! A little paint and some peel and stick tiles are all it took to create this fireplace makeover.

Is your fireplace dated and in need of a refresh? Check out this fireplace makeover. The before and after pictures are amazing!!

These fireplace makeover ideas utilize new mantels, surrounds, built-ins, paint, and design smarts to turn an eyesore into a focal point. Borrow inspiration from these before-and-after fireplace makeovers for your own remodel.

Some say that it's a sin to paint over oak wood, but since I have oak hardwood floors that led right into my oak wood mantel, I wanted to break it up for a fres…

How to easily update an oak mantel: Use PolyShade stain. Updating light oak this this is quick and easy. Hardly any sanding necessary!

I think it’s safe to say that many of you know we are always getting into some sort of renovation project around here. For the past six years it seems like we have always had one going on, one on the list, or one that we’re preparing for. Aside from taking on our own full home renovation we’re also flipping and renting houses on the side. After sharing more about my thoughts on our summer and how I really enjoyed having more time with my boys, I’ve been thinking a lot more about wanting to…

Here's our new fireplace makeover! Complete with a new, custom built mantle, new tile surround and beautiful shiplap. Then we finished with a new paint job.

Our fireplace makeover project has been a long time coming. You will love the before and after pictures. A little paint can make big changes

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