How do I add a mantle?
I want to add a wood beam-like mantle to my fireplace that is flat, floor to ceiling stone. How can I do this so it's sturdy but causes minimal damage to existing stone?
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Thank you! Great idea
I found this blog post, which may be helpful on building and hanging a wood mantle: https://www.remodelaholic.com/installing-wood-mantel/