MoSnow asked:


We have a fireplace that has a gas line running from the wall. We don’t have a pilot light but can smell the gas when we turn the knob connected to an adjacent wall. There are real logs in the fireplace and it is obvious that matches light the logs but we need some information as to how to do this safely. Please help! Thanks in advance.

Rachel

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

kta kta asked:


We recently bought a home and it had a stove in the fireplace. We didn’t want the stove so we removed it. The problem is that it doesn’t look like there is a damper in the fireplace. I heard the cheapest way to install a new one is to use a lock top damper. Any ideas? Also, need to get rid of the stove. It’s in decent shape. Any ideas on how to get rid of it?- it’s extremely heavy. Thanks!

Florence

RWR asked:


I am buying a house that doesn’t have a fireplace. In the future I would like to install one. I am currently figuring up my 5 year plan for the property and want to know about how much the addition of a wood burning masonry fireplace costs. I am aware that this is not the most efficient fireplace available, but this is what I am going to choose based strictly on my preference.

I have searched the internet and have found many articles debating different types of fireplaces, estimated resale value, etc. but nothing with a ball park dollar amount. If anybody has added a fireplace to their house or is a contractor who has worked on similar jobs, I would greatly appreciate an approximate figure.

Thanks!
Once again. I am aware that this might not be the most efficent or cost saving. The question is not what kind to build, but how much $$ am I looking at. This is what I am going to build. I just need dollar amounts.

Brenda

Robin615 asked:


Fireplace currently is wood burning or gas (propane fueled) with key valve in place. It has a log lighter in the actual fireplace. I need to replace or convert the log lighter to accept the propane burner. Thank you.

Douglas

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?

Loretta

John D. asked:


I am installing a vintage 1950s stand-alone Majestic wood burning fireplace. I want to be sure that I have a safe distance between the heat shield and the fireplace. The fire place is going into a corner with concrete dry wall. Any suggestions?

Thank you.

Marie

wawawebis asked:


We bought some wood that is “hardwood” - I think it is mostly very hard cherry. It is dried, some might be still cut from this year though. When we burn it, it looks nice for awhile then it burns out and leaves logs that are just charred and black. Why? What should we do? Do we need to mix in other types of less hard wood or something? What is the way to get the best use of our firewood…obviously this is our first fireplace so any good tips are welcome.

Eugene

JN asked:


Long story short….I forgot to open the vent. My husband has banned me from starting any more fires in the fire place. But he will still use it. What steps do I need to take to ensure it is safe to use the fireplace again (besides open the vent)?

Calvin

asked:


im renting a house with a fireplace, ive used it once but had alot of smoke coming in, was the fire not hot enough to assist in the smoke rising? is some smoke coming in normal? any tips or tricks ?
oh before someone asks, yes the damper in the chimney was open when I used it.

Mary