The design of a fireplace can be linked interchangeably with the term home. Fireplace mantels come in different styles and silhouettes and Hollywood has taught us that fireplace mantels can be the most important character ...

Watching the movie King Kong, I sat there with tissues pressed against my face, crying hysterically and deeply feeling for this giant gorilla. Suddenly, the thought of my death popped into my head. Slightly morbid ...

Confronting one’s mortality is always uncomfortable. In our busy lives, with so many things to get done, surely planning for our funeral service and what will happen with our remains can wait. The topic is ...

Fireplace mantels have been around since medieval times. Their purpose was a practical one: to catch the smoke, which emanated from the fire. These mantels originated as a hood that projected over a grate. In ...