Make Your Own Mantel

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BUILD YOUR OWN CHUNKY WOOD

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This Rustic Mantel is an easy DIY project! You are basically creating an open box.

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START WITH

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STAIN

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ATTACH CLEATS TO STUDS

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SLIDE ON MANTEL

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ADMIRE YOUR BEAUTIFUL MANTEL!

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Make Your Own Mantel

BUILD YOUR OWN CHUNKY WOOD

MANTEL

This Rustic Mantel is an easy DIY project! You are basically creating an open box.

START WITH

PINE BOARDS

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STAIN

ATTACH CLEATS TO STUDS

SLIDE ON MANTEL

ADMIRE YOUR BEAUTIFUL MANTEL!

WHAT YOU NEED:

WOOD

SAW

DRILL

NAIL GUN

STAIN

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