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Fireplaces

   

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Choosing the Best Firewood to Heat Your Home

Discover the best firewood for your home, along with essential safety and storage tips to keep your home safe and warm during the chilly months.
Building a Custom Fireplace Mantel
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How to Build a Custom Fireplace Mantel

This Old House general contractor Tom Silva helps a homeowner build a custom fireplace mantel.
S22 E25: Mark McCullough repairs an antique fireplace firebox
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How to Restore A Firebox

Mason Mark McCullough helps a homeowner repair their antique firebox to make it safe for use with their new natural gas insert.
S22 E15: Mark McCullough teaches Kevin O'Connor about chimney caps
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Understanding Chimney Caps

Mason Mark McCullough teaches host Kevin O’Connor about chimney caps, including what they do, how they work, and how to install them.
S22 E4: Mark McCullough clears creosote from fireplace brick
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How to Clean Creosote from a Fireplace

Mason Mark McCullough helps a homeowner remove stubborn creosote from a brick fireplace.
S21 E25, Richard Trethewey installs a wood-burning fireplace insert
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How to Install a Fireplace Insert

Plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey helps a homeowner supplement their living room heat by installing a wood-burning insert in their existing fireplace.
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How To Completely Refresh Your Fireplace on a Budget

Homeowners can easily make over their fireplaces without breaking the bank. Read our guide on how properly plan for the project, and refresh your home's coziest feature.
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How to Repoint a Brick Fireplace

Unsightly cracked and crumbling mortar can be fixed in minutes with a few simple tools. Read on the see how you can quickly repoint a brick fireplace.
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How to Reline a Chimney Flue

Follow these steps to renovate an old, unsafe chimney with an easy-to-install stainless steel liner.
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How to Upgrade a Mantel, Hearth and Surround

This Old House general contractor Tom Silva shows how to beautify an old, ugly brick fireplace.
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How to Tile a Hearth

Looking for a way to add style and functionality to a room's centerpiece? Read on to learn how to retile your hearth to do just that.
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Chimney Toppers

Use reclaimed clay chimney pots to improve your fireplace draw or enhance your landscape.
S21 E17, Mauro Henrique paints a fireplace
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How to Paint a Fireplace and Hearth

Paint expert Mauro Henrique helps a homeowner tackle a controversial project: painting an exposed brick fireplace.
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How to Build a Small Firewood Rack

Create a firewood rack that fits your storage needs using simple 2x4 construction. This pressure-treated rack will last for years outside. And paired with a cover, it will keep your firewood dry and ready to use in fireplaces, pizza ovens, or firepits.
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How to Get Your Chimney Ready for Use in Winter

Relaxing in front of a fire is an enjoyable experience as long as it’s safe. Read this guide to prevent hazards and ensure that your chimney is in good working condition this winter.
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How to Make Common Chimney Repairs

Mason Mark McCullough shows host Kevin O’Connor some common issues with brick chimneys and how to repair them.
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6 Simple Ways to Get Your Yard and Home Ready for Fall

As the fall season begins, there are a few maintenance tasks to pay attention to around the house. Here are six ways to prepare your yard and home for the cooler season.
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How to Replace a Fireplace Cover

Mason Mark McCullough helps a homeowner replace an old set of fireplace doors for a fresh new look and improved safety.
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How to Install Floating Shelves and Mantel

Jeff Sweenor and Kevin O’Connor install floating white oak shelves and a floating mantle
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Your Complete Fireplace Maintenance Checklist

Many homeowners see the fireplace as the heart of their home, especially in the fall and winter, when it’s hard to resist gathering around the warmth and glow emanating from a cozy fire. Read this guide to understand the steps for maintaining your fireplace to keep it functioning safely and properly for years to come.
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All About Chimney Flues

To maintain the chimney flues that safely channel smoke and fumes from fuel-burning appliances to the outside, they should be inspected and cleaned on a regular basis.
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How To Paint a Brick Fireplace

Brick fireplaces are great, but can often look dated and dirty. Paint your fireplace and refresh your space using our step-by-step guide.
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Summer Checklist: Small Projects that Pay Off

Warm weather has finally arrived! It’s time to head outside and give your house and landscape some TLC.
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How to Install Stacked Stone Veneer on a Fireplace

Ask This Old House mason, Mark McCullough, helps a homeowner update her concrete block, wood burning fireplace with a stacked stone veneer and a slab of stone.
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How to Turn a Reclaimed Beam into a Fireplace Mantel

Ask This Old House carpenter, Nathan Gilbert helps a homeowner turn a reclaimed mantel into a fireplace mantel.
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How to Clean Fireplace Brick

If you’ve got soot stains on your fireplace’s hearth or brick facade, we’ll walk you through how to clean fireplace brick to get rid of unsightly black discoloration and the smell of smoke.
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Best Electric Fireplaces (2024 Guide)

Whether you want to heat your space or create a cozy atmosphere, an electric fireplace is an affordable and low-maintenance option. In this review, we take a look at the best electric fireplaces on the market.
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How to Install & Maintain a Wood Burning Stove In Your Home

Wood-burning stoves can provide warmth, decor, and ambiance to your home. In this guide, we show you how to install one in your living room.
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DIY Fireplace Makeover: Transform Your Hearth on a Budget

Transform your fireplace on a budget with these a fresh coat of paint, a new mantle, decorative tiles, and other DIY fireplace makeover ideas.
Jenn Largesse builds a custom built-in shelving unit for a fireplace surround
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How to Build a Custom Built-in Shelving Unit

DIY Expert & House One editor Jenn Largesse shows how to build custom shelving units around an existing fireplace mantel for a custom, built-in look.
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How to Prep a Fireplace for New Tile

Watch DIY Expert & House One Editor Jenn Largesse, as she covers phase one of her fireplace wall makeover and upgrades her mantel with new molding.
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How to Tile a Fireplace

Learn how to tile a fireplace hearth and surround. This Old House expert Jenn Largesse walks you through the entire process.
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