How to Lay Tile on a Fireplace HearthDear Tim: My wife and I want to remodel the dated fireplace inour living room. We recently put...carter, tim
Learning how to build a brick hearth will allow you to do a quick makeover in any room that contains a fireplace or a wood stove. The purpose of a brick hearth is to protect your floor from any errant embers that could burn your food or carpet. Bricks can simply be laid down in row...
Step 1: Take Measurements.Carefully measure your heating element or the space that you would like to remain open. The width, height, and depth are all of equal importance. It can help to do this step in the actual corner where you intend to build your corner fireplace so that you can s...
we’re talking about how to clean brick fireplaces as well as the mantle and hearth. I recommend doing this periodically throughout the colder months if you use your fireplace often. But it’s also an excellent addition to your spring cleaning list. ...
How to Make a Fireplace That Won't Burn Your House Down in Minecraft: Fireplaces are great decorative pieces for your house in Minecraft, but, if you are not careful, you can end up burning down your beautiful home. Though the overall look of your Firep
Last weekend we spent ALL DAY Saturday on our fireplace. It took us about 10.5 hours total, but it was so worth it. We starting by preparing the walls and laying the flagstone hearth. First we had to prep the walls for the AirStone we were going to be using. I took all 3 kids wi...
4. Develop an ash bed.Having a 1- 2 inch ash bed in your fireplace hearth will help insulate the fireplace and create hotter fires. If you’ve never built a fire in your fireplace before, this can be a problem. One quick fix is to take the ashes from your outdoor grill and place...
A new fireplace can make your home feel more cozy and add an additional source of heat for the winter months. A DIY fireplace can be on the harder end of the scale for DIY projects, but it's something anyone can do if you're willing to put the time in. H
We'll email this post to you, so you can come back to it later! Plus, I'll send you more inspiring ideas I think you'll love! 5. Gather Around the Hearth The fireplace is a natural gathering place as everyone cozies up around the fire. If you’re lucky enough to have one, ensur...
(You may also enjoy How to Build a Campfire and keep everyone safe.) Or, try the alternative Yule log ideas below: Yule Log cake recipes: Yule Log cakes are commonly made by those who do not have a hearth or fireplace to burn one. (source) Here are a few yule log cake recipes: ...