My Fireplace Is Leaking
A leaky fireplace is something that you need to repair as soon as possible to prevent ongoing damage to the unit. Sometimes the most difficult part of this repair is finding exactly where the source of...
View ArticleLow Frequency Pellet Stove Noises
Pellet stoves keep a stock of compressed wood or recycled pellets in a hopper. The hopper continually adds new pellets to the combustion chamber as the stove burns. This a real but clean-burning flame...
View ArticleWhat Is a Fireplace Flue Damper?
The fireplace is an area many owners overlook when upgrading the energy efficiency of their homes. One of the most important mechanisms in an energy-efficient fireplace is the flue damper. When missing...
View ArticleHow to Remove a Prefab Fireplace
Prefabricated fireplaces are metal boxes lined with firebrick panels and inserted into the wall with a metal liner or flue that comes out of the top to allow for ventilation. You can remove a prefab...
View ArticleHow to Replace a Raised Hearth With Flat Tiles
A raised hearth in front of your fireplace may provide the protection you need from sparks or rolling logs, but in the process it cuts off a large area of your floor space and creates a visual barrier...
View ArticleHow to Make a Cement Hearth
Making a cement hearth is an easy way to create a hearth that’s strong, stable and, most importantly, fireproof. Most cement hearths only form the core of a finished hearth, with the cement often...
View ArticleHow to Build a Brick Hearth for a Wood Stove
Wood stoves are efficient sources of heat for a home and are safe as long as you install them correctly. Stray cinders or sparks can start fires in combustible carpet or wood flooring without the...
View ArticleHow to Remove a Wood Surround for a Fireplace & Replace It With Stone
Renovating a fireplace surround is a great way to alter the appearance of your fireplace to match a change in your decor. Unlike changing the mantle, replacing the surround won’t alter the shape of...
View ArticleHow to Build Your Own Fireplace Smoke Guard
A flue that is too small for the fireplace opening can sometimes cause smoke to leak out through the top of the fireplace. When this happens, you can end up with soot stains on your ceiling, walls and...
View ArticleHow to Build a Firebox for a Chimney
The flames in your chimney's fireplace can reach temperatures that are high enough to crack most normal masonry bricks used to build your chimney. You can build a firebox inside the base of the chimney...
View ArticleHow to Replace the Firebrick on a Heatilator Fireplace
Heatilator offers multiple types of fireplaces and a variety of designs ranging from more traditional wood-burning fireplaces to gas and electric units. These prefabricated units include molded...
View ArticleHow to Change a Fireplace to Gas Insert
Fireplaces are not only a source of heat inside a home, but they often provide the focal point of a room's decor. After moving into a home with a wood-burning fireplace, the homeowner may want to...
View ArticleHow to Use Durock as Hearth Lining
All fireplaces and wood stoves need a solid base to serve as the hearth, not just for the stove itself, but to keep fire hazards from damaging the home. Hearths and stove pads can be built out of a...
View ArticleHow to Update a Rock Fireplace By Using Paint
Give an old fireplace new life with a modern coat of paint. Update rock or bricks easily and transform your space!
View ArticleHow to Build a Floating Fireplace Mantel
A floating fireplace mantel is one that is anchored to the wall and does not have any vertical supports. This type of mantel is much simpler in appearance than a traditional fireplace surround. It is...
View ArticleWhat Material to Use for a Hearth Base
Building or remodeling a fireplace hearth will likely depend on factors including personal budget and home decor. A hearth is one of three main components in a fireplace, which includes a firebox...
View ArticleCan I Insert a Wood Pellet Stove Into My Gas Fireplace?
Fireplaces and wood stoves provide both ambiance and functional home heating. In many homes, gas fireplaces offer an option that avoids the mess and environmental impact of burning cord wood. However,...
View ArticleHow to Install Vent-free Gas Fireplaces
A vent-free gas fireplace that runs on either propane or natural gas doesn’t require a flue or vents to the outdoors. Today’s vent-less gas fireplaces have oxygen-detection safety pilot lights on them...
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