'As insert stoves are fitted into a wall, giving the illusion of an eye-catching 'window of fire', opt for a minimalist approach to styling to let the fire take centerstage. Simple accessories and ornaments like vases positioned on the floor will add a subtle layer of character to a spac...
Since the fireplace is located on the first floor, you will need a masonry base built up from the footing in the basement on which the fireplace and the chimney will rest. The back and two side walls of this masonry base should be at least 8" thick. The front wall can be 4" thick,...
mid-century modern white mantel for a wood-burning fireplace. image © stonecreekbldrs.com This wood-burning fireplace looks extra with a stack of stone surround. In this modern living room, a stone fireplace like this adds a perfect mid-century look. On top of it, there is a white man...
After figuring out the size we placed the brick on the floor to determine how much space to leave between each brick. We ended up with six bricks across the front, then the next row was staggered. He did have to cut brick as he went. Also we did recess the fireplace into the wall ...
It doesn't feel as predictable as a rectangular landscape on the Frame which honestly feels like every single McGee style pinterest image. The square dark piece is more quirky and personal instead of slavish to a certain look. Reply Debbi says: September 15, 2020 at 3:53 pm I like the...
Image how a card-board shoe box is constructed...you'll build your box the same way (but without the folding lid). You will only cut lines in the netting at the corners and fold the box up around your cuts. This way you will only make 4 cuts, 2 at each end. ...
magazine rack (box on floor), and an Armoire. One each side of the window is a wall just wide enough to hang an 11×17 photo. There is a sofa sitting in front of the window at an angle and it faces the front door. If you are looking at the window with sofa in front of it,...
here’s the situation. 75 year old house in Northeastern IL. 2 fireplaces that were woodburing, but have been converted to gas log. The one that is giving me trouble has […]
Weeping Willow Reflections image by PinkSony fromFotolia.com Weeping willows are fast-growing trees that thrive in wet conditions but will also grow well in drier soils. The trees have a short lifespan, typically around 30 years. When the trees decline in vitality, they may split, fall or ...
Frost Image Electric and Gas Fireplace On Temperature Fact: Cold like February but it's only January, what's up!Gas fireplaceis on and theelectric fireplaceis heating up the basement nicely. January 22, 2014 in Toronto, Canada at 6am, thermostat reads a cold -20 degrees F (-28.9°C) ...