Uh, Oh! Did "The Elf On The Shelf" Break Your Mantel? Here's How To Fix It

People seem to be preoccupied with a stuffed elf and the tradition of making him/her look mischievous and mobile overnight. The "elf on the shelf" is a new Christmas tradition that has seemed to explode overnight. Unfortunately for you, it would seem that your "elf on the shelf" has busted the mantle over your fireplace! While the kids can laugh hysterically, you will need to fix this if the holiday stockings are going to go anywhere this year. Here is how.

Replace the Stone Mantle with a Temporary Wooden One

The holidays are already so expensive, so doing a full restoration on the mantle just may not fit your holiday budget right now. That is okay. You can buy a temporary wooden mantle to replace the stone one. A few quick holes into the chimney and a couple of bolts and hooks, and the stockings can hang by the chimney with care once more. (Just do not leave the fire burning when you go to bed!)

Buy a Very Basic Concrete Slab from a Contractor or a Recycled Building Goods Store

The most basic mantels are just concrete slabs. As long as the mantel's supports are still in good condition, you could just buy a basic concrete slab from a contractor. You can also search the building supplies and goods at a recycled building goods store. Both are relatively inexpensive options that are budget-friendly for the holidays.

Tweak Your Holiday Budget and Splurge on the Mantel Anyway

What the hey--you are spending a ton of money for the holiday anyway. Cut back on the Christmas decorations and splurge on the new mantel. It is a Christmas focal point anyway, right? Consult with a cast stone fireplace mantel distributor to see what you can afford. There are lots of styles, from the most basic to the most ornate and beautiful. The company may even contract someone to install it for you so that you do not have to do it yourself.

Additionally, if the supports (posts) for the mantel are broken or cracked too, the cast stone fireplace mantel distributor can provide new supports. Many of these supports are also paired with the mantels for the most dramatic effects. You will have to replace the supports if they are damaged since they will not be able to support the new mantel. You do not want to buy the new mantel only to have that naughty "elf on the shelf" break it again because the supports fail!

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After purchasing my first home, I started decorating just like I always had. Unfortunately, within a few short years, I realized that there were a few problems with my style, like the fact that it looked really pre-packaged. I wanted my home to be just as unique as I was, so I started focusing on looking for a way to incorporate my style. It was really fun to see how much of a difference I was able to make, and within a few short months, my home transformed before my eyes. This blog is all about understanding decorating basics and maintaining your sense of personality.

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