Archive for December, 2008

How to make a fireplace surround using ceramic tile?

Friday, December 26th, 2008

Skinny asked: I am going to be making a fireplace surround and hearth using ceramic tile. Its a zero clearance wood burning fireplace. The walls where the surround will go is sheetrock and the hearth is wood-framed and raised off the floor 12". I have a pretty good idea how ...

Can I light a gas fireplace without electricity?

Thursday, December 18th, 2008

Marathonbob asked: The pilot light in my gas fireplace is turned on, but since I rewired the electricity to my plasma tv above my fireplace the fireplace doesn't turn on. Is there a manual way to light the fireplace? Thank you!Tiffany

How does your fireplace look and is it expensive?

Tuesday, December 16th, 2008

E-Lo asked: I have a fireplace with old stone on it, and want to take that off and build a floor to ceiling fireplace, maybe using tiles (ceramic). Does anyone have any ideas or pictures of their own of something that's not cheap, but not overly expensive either? ...

Where locally or online can I buy nice fireplace screens for my KIVA fireplace?

Saturday, December 6th, 2008

happiyogagurl asked: I need help finding a nice fireplace screen for my adobe kiva fireplace. Not sure where to find one. Thought about having one made. We live in new mexico....near albuquerque area. Any ideas locally? Anyone have ideas for online? Googled of course, but alas... I am not looking for ...

How do I clean the exterior of my fireplace?

Wednesday, December 3rd, 2008

Marla Singer asked: Hi-I have a fireplace. I was wondering if anyone knows of any home concocktions to clean the stone in the front of the fireplace. I know there are things that can be bought, but if there's something I can do, let me know!Monica