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Amazing Before & After Pictures of Old Fireplaces

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There are so many people who are buying old homes and updating them into modern and beautiful places to live.  One of the major bonuses of getting into an older home is the built in fireplace.  However, because of the age of the home, the characteristics and look of the fireplace and surrounding mantel definitely show it’s age.

These 10 before and after photos will leave you in awe at how well the designers we able to keep the character of the home, yet give it the much needed facelift and glorification.

Read the post here: 10 Fireplace Before & Afters

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  1. I have what is called a Franklin stove. It is a free standing fire place. Has a nice glass in the door so you can see the fire burning and even has a blower if you want to send the heat further out into the rooms. Looking for any and all ideas on how people decorate around this type of fire place.

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Garage Door Halloween Decorations

This Garage Door Halloween Decoration project is such a fun way to make a big Halloween statement without needing to decorate the whole yard. Instead of a small wreath or porch sign, this idea turns the entire garage door into a spooky silhouette scene, complete with witches, pumpkins, trees, cats, and creepy Halloween shapes.

I really like this one because it has huge visual impact from the street. The black silhouettes against the pale garage door make the design easy to see, even from a distance, and it gives the whole house that haunted Halloween feel without being too gory or scary. It is perfect for families who want something dramatic but still fun for trick-or-treaters.

This is also a great project if you enjoy cutting your own shapes from cardboard, poster board, foam board, or lightweight plastic sheets. You could keep the design simple with just bats and pumpkins, or go all out with witches, trees, ghosts, black cats, and cauldrons. Add a few outdoor spotlights or battery lights nearby and it would look amazing at night.

What makes this project especially clever is that the garage door becomes the backdrop, so you do not need a lot of expensive supplies to fill a large space. It is bold, budget-friendly, and very customizable.