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Fireplace & Mantel Ideas: Over 100 Classic Wood and Stone Fireplace Mantel Designs (Paperback)

by John Lewman (Author)
3.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (13 customer reviews)


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Choosing the fire[place mantel that is just right for any home is easy with this comprehensive design, construction, finishing and installation guide. Dozens of classic designs are illustrated with color photos, dimensional drawings and close up shots showing the finest details. Neophyte woodworkers will find beautiful mantles they can build from scratch, and even the most skillful craftsmen will appreciate the tips and tricks of mantel making provided. Gas fireplaces, high-efficiency fireplaces and nonmasonry chimneys are covered. An appendix of specialty mantle manufactures and supplies, complete with address and phone numbers is included.

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  • Paperback: 90 pages
  • Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing Company (June 1999)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1565231066
  • ISBN-13: 978-1565231061
  • Product Dimensions: 11 x 8.5 x 0.3 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 13 ounces
  • Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #939,512 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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40 of 41 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Great resource for understanding fireplace technology, February 19, 2000
By Jim P. (Sioux City, Iowa) - See all my reviews
I found this book to be a great resource for both understanding new and traditional fireplace technology as well as helping me to select a mantel for our house. I found the how-to designs useful and built a mantel using common materials and tools using this book as a guide (I also used the book to make revisions to my fireplace in order to to acheive maximum heat efficiency). I would recommend this book to anyone interested in getting a good overview of the technology and anyone who is anxious to take on the project of building an affordable mantel.
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25 of 29 people found the following review helpful:
2.0 out of 5 stars Not as useful as I'd hoped, August 30, 2000
A nice book but not that useful. I just found a brand-new Better Homes and Gardens book on fireplaces, which I like much better. in contrast tothis book, the BH&G book has handsome photos but lots of tips on making over a dated fireplace (which we have to do), as well as choosing and positioning a new fireplace (which we also plan to do in our master suite). The Better Homes and Gardens Fireplace book shows a wider range of room and furnishings styles, and I especially like the room arranging tips in the Better Homes and Gardens book.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Met my needs!, November 2, 2001
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Unlike a few others who have reviewed this book, I found this book to be extremely helpful and useful to me. I imagine that the critics of this book are serious wood craftsmen who are looking for books on carving mantels. This book is not that. It is for others like myself who want to make home improvements and are handy with tools. The author shows ways to add a hand carved look to a mantel without having to carve it yourself. I am neither an artist or master crafstman. The book showed me several mantels that were elegant in design but simple to construct. I built a contemporary mantel for my new home which was very inexpensive to construct and the materials were readily available. I recommend this book to anyone who enjoys doing their own home improvements!
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1.0 out of 5 stars save your money and pass on this book
I purchased this book thinking it might help me build a mantel shelf and found it to be worthless. This book is an lengthy advertisement to try to sell mantels. Read more
Published on May 25, 2003

5.0 out of 5 stars Good book. Please write more!
I'm an ole timey (senior citizen) fireplace builder for 51 years. This book was fun for me and is choice for learning secrets about a useful fireplace. Read more
Published on January 25, 2003 by Jerry Twofeather

5.0 out of 5 stars Good for remodelers
Me and my husband have bilt and remodeled since 1939. That's lots of work. I bought him this book which he says is the best. Read more
Published on January 21, 2003 by Liz

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Homeowners Resource!
My wife and I recently bought a new house and wanted to install a fireplace. We knew little about fireplace technology or what manufacturers offered. Read more
Published on January 12, 2003

5.0 out of 5 stars This book helped me a lot
I usually don't write book reviews but felt I should since I really disagee with the reviewers who gave this book one star. This book doesn't have any advertisements. Read more
Published on January 12, 2003 by Roger C.

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Homeowners Resource!
My wife and I recently bought a new house and wanted to install a fireplace. We knew little about fireplace technology or what manufacturers offered. Read more
Published on January 12, 2003

1.0 out of 5 stars Just one big advertisement
This publication is more like an ad than a book. Submissions are actually from manufacturers. There are some nice pictures, but very little original information. Read more
Published on January 7, 2002

1.0 out of 5 stars OK for new construction
If you are building your own home this book MIGHT be worthwhile. The mantel designs are mediocre at best. Read more
Published on September 26, 2001 by Jen S.

3.0 out of 5 stars Not for serious woodworkers
This is an informative, although rudimentary book. The chapters explaining the different types of fireplaces were well written with a reasonable amount of detail on both gas and... Read more
Published on April 3, 2001 by Richard

5.0 out of 5 stars An ideal architectural & home renovation reference.
In Fireplace & Mantel Ideas, John Lewman showcases more than one hundred classic fireplace mantel designs including English traditional, Country French, Victorian, Art... Read more
Published on September 4, 2000 by Midwest Book Review

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