Archive for January, 2009

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

Tuesday, January 27th, 2009
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dsjnix questioned:


We live in a 20 year ancient 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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How can I stop the drafts coming from my fireplace?

Thursday, January 15th, 2009
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*SaL* questioned:


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

Tuesday, January 6th, 2009
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Gary L questioned:


I am working on building a fireplace mantel. I took out the ancient 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 simplest way to do a decent mantel? anywhere I should look that I haven’t tried yet?

Gail
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