Adding a Fireplace Mantel?I've decided I would like like to add a mantle above our fireplace. I have a big picture hanging there right now, but I would love to have a mantle so that I could set pictures on it and maybe make a pretty swag to hang over it.
Lining a Chimney?Does anyone know if we can line our own chimney?
Homemade Wood Stove Draft Inducer?Does anyone know how to make up a draft inducer for a wood burning stove to help keep smoke from coming into room when you feed the stove?
Wood Stove Draft Inducers?I am looking for a draft inducer for a wood stove, homemade or other.
Chimney Sweep Logs?I was wondering if anyone had any feedback on those Chimney sweep logs? Do they work?
Draft Booster for a Wood Stove?I am looking for information on making a draft booster for a wood stove. Is there someone that has information on how to make one?
Making Color Fireplace Logs and Rocks?Does any one know how to make color fireplace logs or rocks?
Using a Chimney Balloon (Chimney Pillow)?Has anyone used a Chimney Balloon (Chimney Pillow) to stop a draft from a fireplace? My brick fireplace is not being used - only on special occasions - and I want to prevent the outside (cooler) air from entering home when the flue is closed.
White Powder In a Fire Place?When I discovered this white powder (don't know what it is?) on the inside wall of my brick fireplace I took a closer look and there seemed to be condensation. The fireplace is on an exterior wall.We have been experience a bit of rain lately. Could this be the cause of the white powder?
Turning a Fireplace Into a Cabinet or Storage Area?Turning a Fireplace Into a Cabinet or Storage Area. I have a fireplace and even though we don't use it (for health reasons) I would still like to use the 'space'. . .
Building A Ceramic Underlay For Stove?I want to build a ceramic underlay for an airtight stove that I purchased. I've never done ceramic tiles before, so could use some good help. Also, can I lay the tile on top of laminate flooring?
Gas or Electric Fireplace?My wife and I are considering having a fireplace installed in our 650 square feet room in the basement, even so the house is well central heated. My wife wants the glow that the fireplace produces, but we are unable to decide whether to have an electric or gas fireplace. My wife is also concerned about fumes produced by gas.
What To Do With Large Brick Fireplace?I need to know what to do with my very large fireplace. It is bricked from ceiling to floor, 10 ft. wide.
Reviews of Electric Fireplaces?I was wanting to know if any of you have ever used an electric heater that looks like a stove/fireplace for heating a room or two? I was interested in getting one, but I wanted to check with you all first and see if it would be worth it.
Running a Stove Pipe Out The Basement Window?I have a corn stove I was going to hook up in my basement. Someone suggested since my window was broke, why don't I run the pipe out that window. It comes with a wall fitting around the pipe. But I have to hold it in the window. I didn't want to use plywood.
Fireplace Smoke in the Basement?Why do I get smoke in my basement fireplace whenever I start a fire in my first floor fireplace?
Cleaning Soot From Bricks?How can I remove the sooty black marks off of my brick fireplace? Thank you.
Burning Coal in Wood Stove?Is anyone burning Anthracite coal in a wood burning stove? It seems there should be a way to accomplish this using some sort of cast iron grate. Does anyone know anything about this? Where can I buy a cast iron grate for coal burning? Thanks for any help you can lend.
Can I Burn Wood in a Pellet Stove?Can I burn regular wood in a pellet stove that no longer works? If I put a grate inside?
Using a Wood Burning Stove?We recently added on to our home and with that addition we installed a wood stove. I am interested in any tips about using and getting the most heat out of it. I would also appreciate some ideas on making the mess that it leaves easier to clean up.
Venting a Wood Burning Stove?Does anyone know if a wood stove will draft through a 6 inch pipe laying level for 30 feet? It has a 12 inch upright pipe, 10 feet tall that its connected to.
Painting Brass Fireplace Doors?How do I paint my brass fireplace?
How Do I Stain Fireplace Bricks?Can you stain fireplace bricks to a new color?
Updating on Old Rock Fireplace?Has anyone ever updated an old flat stone fireplace surround? I don't want to remove the rock (too messy and I don't want to wreck the wooden floor). I'm thinking of using concrete (?) to fill in the unevenness and cover the entire surface.
Cleaning the Chimney?How often should you get your chimney professionally cleaned? Should I have it done annually or will once every two years be enough? During the winter season, I probably start a fire twice weekly.
Homemade Wood Pellets?Does anyone know how to make handmade pellets? Not exactly like what a pellet machine can do, but something similar that I don't have to use a machine? Any homemade suggestions would be greatly appreciated. It doesn't have to be perfect, just has to work. Please advise.
Replacing a Woodburning Fireplace Insert with a Gas Insert?Does anyone know where I can find DIY information about replacing a damaged woodburning fireplace with a new gas fireplace? The old wood burning fireplace rusted all the way through and is no longer useable.
Painting a Brick Fireplace?Has anybody had good success painting an ugly brick fireplace? I still want a rustic look, just not the ugly brick. The house has a lodge feel with lots of tongue and groove wood walls.
Burning Wood Pellets in a Non-pellet Stove?Can or has anyone burned wood pellets in a hi-efficiency wood fireplace. Are they OK to use in a fireplace, metal, 0 clearance, Napoleon nz-26 unit?
Using Your Fireplace for Storage When Not in Use?Do you use your fireplace for any type of storage when you're not burning a fire, like in the summer? I did a Google search and got a few ideas, but I think my ThriftyFun friends would have some good ideas.
Using Peel and Stick Tiles Around a Fireplace?I have a gas indoor fireplace in my house. Can I use peel and stick brick look tile and what would I need because of the heat from fireplace? This is a metal fireplace.
Odor Coming from Propane Fireplace?When we use our fireplace (vent-free and propane) we get a very bad odor\smell that fills the living room after about 30 minutes. The bottom side of the fireplace mantle gets very hot.
Smokey Living Room When Using One of Two Fireplaces?I have a fireplace in the living room and one in the basement. At first all was fine when using the one in the living room. I now notice that if I use the living room fireplace the lower level of my house gets smokey.
Getting Rid of Plants Growing On My Chimney?I"ve got some plants/weeds starting to come out of the mortar on my brick chimney. It was retacked about 12 years ago when I bought the house. I didn't use the fireplace this year or last and wonder if that has exacerbated the problem.
Burning Pellets in a Wood Burning Stove?I have a wood burning store, but I want to burn pellets in it. Do the trays that you can buy to convert the burner work?
Using a Cork Fire Starter Soaked in Alcohol?Does anyone know how long a cork fire starter burns for?
Modernizing a Brick Fireplace?Any thoughts on how I could modernization my fireplace without replacing the insert? Should I spray paint the bricks a certain color, or is it possible to somehow tile over them?