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18 Mar, 2009

Where can i find plans for building a fireplace/mantel for a ventless gas firebox?

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Bettie_T asked:


I’m putting a ventless gas fireplace in my house it comes with gas logs and a firebox with a fan. I need to build a fireplace/hearth around it preferably out of faux stone, but i dont know where to begin. i would like to find some plans or instructions online. please help!

Gary
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06 Mar, 2009

How do I clean the exterior of my fireplace?

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Marla Singer asked:


Hi-I have a fireplace. I was wondering if anyone knows of any home concocktions to clean the stone in the front of the fireplace. I know there are things that can be bought, but if there’s something I can do, let me know!

Micheal
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14 Feb, 2009

How do I light the fireplace in my apartment?

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konshesgirl asked:


I have a gas fireplace in my apartment and I’m terrified of blowing myself up! What’s the safest way to re-light the pilot? There are no instructions anywhere but there is an off/on button and some scary looking knobs at the bottom.

Thanks!

Eva

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14 Feb, 2009

I need to remove the marble on a fireplace face?

Posted by: admin In: Decorating and Remodeling

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windyy asked:


I am going to replace a prefab fireplace box. I need to remove the marble that surrounds the existing one. I was planning on using
piano wire to cut the adhesive holding the marble to the fireplace box.
Is there a better way?
I stuck my pocket knife behind the marble into the adhesive. It felt
like it was still pliable. It appears
that whoever installed it used the
least amount of adhesive they could.

Jon
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27 Jan, 2009

Is it safe to use a fireplace with cracks in the back firewall?

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dsjnix asked:


We live in a 20 year old home taht we heve been in for 3 years. It has a pre-fab fireplace. We have noticed cracks in the back firewall. Is it safe to use the fireplace with these cracks?

Donald
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15 Jan, 2009

How can I stop the drafts coming from my fireplace?

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*SaL* asked:


I tried to cover up the fireplace with a cardboard taped all around it but the room is still cold. Is there some way to close the fireplace from the inside since i dont really use it??

Thank you!

Agnes

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06 Jan, 2009

What is the easiest way to build a decent fireplace mantel?

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Gary L asked:


I am working on building a fireplace mantel. I took out the old cedar that surrounded the bricks. I was using the instructions on the DIY website but can’t see the pictures that well and the instructions aren’t that detailed. The demensions are 67.5″ wide by 44″ tall for the bricks. the brick platform in front of the fireplace is same width as the fireplace with no extra brick on the side. My question is what is the easiest way to do a decent mantel? anywhere I should look that I haven’t tried yet?

Gail
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29 Dec, 2008

How does your fireplace look and is it expensive?

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E-Lo asked:


I have a fireplace with old stone on it, and want to take that off and build a floor to ceiling fireplace, maybe using tiles (ceramic). Does anyone have any ideas or pictures of their own of something that’s not cheap, but not overly expensive either?

I have searched google, and only get the old style mantel fireplace images.

Mitchell

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27 Nov, 2008

Can I use an out door fireplace (a chiminea) in my new living room?

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Urban Aristotle asked:


I ran out of money during our new renovation of our family room. I wanted a fireplace but now I can’t afford one. We have a beautiful little one that we use on the patio. Could I bring that one in and use it if we keep the windows open while it’s lit?

Lillian
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01 Nov, 2008

How do you remove a fireplace in a mobile home?

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Etta Music asked:


My fireplace doesn’t work properly and I want to make my living room larger.

Harvey
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  • ILA MAE B: I did exactly what you are thinking of doing. I just wasted money and time. We knew we were getting fumes because of no vent AFTER it was all installe
  • rashirley: Hang on a minute. As a HVAC professional, I must ask you to please reconsider a vent less fireplace. Every day in America 1 to 10 people are killed by
  • musicimprovedme: Vacuum it thoroughly first, and see how much grime you get, this will also eliminate a lot of "mud" mixing into your cleaning water, eliminating the m
  • Queen of Da Trill: You cna go to Walgreens and get that sweeping log that you just light and it cleans your fireplace like that. Works great and no physical labor is do
  • oreobabylove: The stone one my firplace cleans up nicely it dawn dish soap. but you can also try mr clean magic erasor. I dont know what type of stone you have but
  • joe v: A big thumbs up to Paradise, his answer is exactly right. And if you're more comfortable, turn the switch off before you light the pilot so that it w
  • paradise.plumbing: if you look at the knob it should say pilot on it somewhere turn the knob to pilot and push in on the knob hold it in and light the pilot at the same
  • hometech02: should be a switch to turn it on near it or under it. then a knob to turn flame up/dn and should be a red push button to spark it. pilot should light
  • ROBERT L: it should be safe to light, the knobs are probably for the on/off and how high the flame will go, gas only comes in at about 1lb. psi
  • jelliclepat: Since I've only used wood-burning fireplaces, I can't help you, except to say that you should ask your landlord or super. There are so many different
  • Pissed_Limey: Its almost summertime. Why would you want more heat? You must be in a god forsaken opposite world or something, huh.
  • bdtile21: Hi windy, When I have installed stone around fireplaces I set it to stay. You might get it off the way you propose, but if it was set with the materi
  • angelpoet04: If you are wanting to try to 'save' the marble for reuse, use the piano wire. Otherwise, get the pry bar out.
  • harlysdream66: here what i suggest, you have it cleaned, serviced, and have a manson , re point the back plate, better safe than sorry, carbon monoxide poisonin
  • William B: yep, the back wall is just a heat reflector,
  • mark h: Longs it has been inspected recently, you can have it inspected it or they make a high temperature silicone caulk for aplications like that.Just fill
  • Jason R: There has been some conversation about dampers, draft stoppers, and insulation to stop chimney draft in a dormant fireplace. I will go over a few adva
  • yo mamma: Your chimney should have a damper on it at the throat of the chimney, (which is just above the firebox). If you have already closed the damper and you
  • German Jerry: The easy answer is to close the damper but they are often warped and not functioning as they should. There is a product called a Chimney Balloon that
  • crystal b: i would close the opening in the chimney while you are not using it and remember to open it back up when you o use it and all if that is alredy being
  • Scott S: Most drafts from the fireplace are created from wind traveling down the chimney itself, during the winter this can be most annoying since hot air rise
  • Buster: It depends on what kind of fireplace you have. If you have a traditional wood-burning fireplace then you should be able to close the flue. If your f
  • MELONIE T: light a fire....ok ok make sure the damper is closed all the way and then seal the area over the damper with plastic.
  • chris: if you want i can send you a pic,but the easiest is to attatch all the trim to a piece of quarter inch plywood from behind and install it as one unit,
  • gram: I am not sure if this is helpful for you but I always wanted a fireplace and I thought that if I ever got one I would love to use a bumper from a 1950
  • picassogone: I'm not sure if this is the easiest, or if there is any easy way to do it. Anyway, try this site and hopefully it will help you out. Sorry I couldn't
  • Mustanger: We have a fireplace that is totally surrounded by a rock wall, floor to ceiling and patio door to bedroom wall. It's great as the entire wall heats up
  • blueberry: we have a marble and wood fireplace. It's pretty. I don't think it was expensive, but it wasn't cheap either.
  • Beetle: NO WAY VERY DANGEROUS
  • szycook: No, the risk is too great. The candle idea is great!

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