Removing the surround or mantel from an existing fireplace may be required during renovation works to the fireplace, to paint or treat it, to upgrade it to another surround or …
How Fireplaces Work
Open fireplaces have been integrated into homes across the world for hundreds of years for heating and cooking purposes. Fireplaces don’t have any mechanical, electrical or moving parts, and are …
What Is A Fireplace?
Fireplaces have long been designed into homes and used to help provide heat to a room well before central heating systems were even a concept. Not all homes have fireplaces, …
Parts Of A Fireplace & Chimney Explained (With Diagrams And Real Pictures)
Fireplaces come in different sizes, shapes and designs, and so I’ve put together this fireplace components guide to explain the different parts of a fireplace and chimney that can be …
What Is A Fireplace Back Panel?
When I removed a gas fireplace insert and wooden surround from my kitchen fireplace, there was a panel, known as a back panel, which filled the space between the insert …
Here’s What’s Behind A Fireplace Surround
Fireplace surrounds help to turn an open fireplace into more of a decorative feature of a home than simply a functional one. I recently removed the timber fireplace surround from …
Does A Wood Burning Fireplace Need A Screen?
Many fires in open fireplaces can be found guarded behind a screen, but does a wood burning fireplace need to have a screen? A screen is an important safety feature …
Does A Wood Burning Fireplace Need Glass Doors?
Many traditional wood burning fireplaces can be found with or without doors on the front of the fireplace opening. I have two open wood burning fireplaces in my home, and …
Can You Install A Wood Burning Stove In An Existing Fireplace?
Many wood burning stoves can be found installed inside existing open fireplaces. Wood stoves are a great alternative to using a traditional open fireplace in your home, as they are …
Fireplace Hearths (An In-Depth Guide With Pictures)
Hearths are an integral part of many types of fireplaces, and help to keep both you and your house safe from having a fire in your home. I have two …