Top 63 Fireplaces Projects

1. 1. Tips on Cleaning and Maintaining a Fireplace

   Cleaning and maintaining a fireplace can be a DIY job, but before the chimney is cleaned, key areas must be checked. DIY...

2. 2. How to Install a Granite Hearth

   

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   These step-by-step instructions demonstrate how to install a beautiful granite hearth in your home.

   Time:

   Weekend

   Cost:

   $500 - $1,000

   Difficulty:

   Moderate to Hard

3. 3. How to Create a Fireplace Mantel

   

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   A new fireplace mantel can brighten up an entire room. This project uses standard lumber and crown molding to create a f...

   Time:

   Under Half Day

   Cost:

   $250 - $500

   Difficulty:

   Moderate

4. 4. How to Resurface a Fireplace Surround With Decorative Panels

   

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   Turn a dated fireplace into a show-stopping focal point with the addition of modular panels.

   Time:

   Day

   Cost:

   $250 - $500

   Difficulty:

   Easy to Moderate

5. 5. The Basics: Kitchen and Bath Fireplaces

   DIY Network examines new options in gas and electric fireplaces. Homeowners now have the freedom to install these cheris...

6. 6. Energy-Conservation Tips

   DIY Network makes it easy to cut costs and reduce utility bills with these energy-conservation tips.

7. 7. How to Give a Fireplace Surround an Aged Look

   

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   The DIY to the Rescue crew shows you how to update a fireplace surround.

   Time:

   2 hours

   Cost:

   $1 - $50

   Difficulty:

   Easy

8. 8. How to Repair a Chimney Flue Liner and Ash Dump

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   These easy step-by-step instructions demonstrate how to repair a chimney by fixing a hole in the flue liner and repairin...

   Time:

   Day

   Cost:

   $1 - $50

   Difficulty:

   Easy to Moderate

9. 9. Reface a Fireplace with Stone Veneer

   

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   Give a brick-faced hearth a new look in four simple steps.

   Time:

   Day

   Cost:

   $250 - $500

   Difficulty:

   Easy

10. 10. How to Install a Tile Fireplace Surround

    

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    These step-by-step instructions demonstrate how to install a ceramic-tile fireplace surround in your home.

    Time:

    Weekend

    Cost:

    $100 - $250

    Difficulty:

    Easy to Moderate

11. 11. Heating Your Home: Alternative Options

    DIY Network host Jeff Wilson discusses how to supplement your heating system for specific rooms to create a particular k...

12. 12. Install an Electric Fireplace

    

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    Replace a wood-burning fireplace with a decorative, energy-efficient electric hearth.

    Time:

    Day

    Cost:

    $2,500 - $5,000

    Difficulty:

    Hard

13. 13. How to Accessorize a Patio

    

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    A few extra touches can take a new patio to another level.

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    Cost:

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    Difficulty:

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14. 14. How to Install a Manufactured Stone Fireplace

    

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    Give your tired fireplace surround a makeover by installing floor-to-ceiling manufactured stone and a brand new mantel.

    Time:

    Two Days

    Cost:

    $500 - $1,000

    Difficulty:

    Moderate

15. 15. Install a Fireplace Mantel and Add Stone Veneer Facing

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    Use these instructions to easily give a fireplace a new mantel as well as a new stone veneer facing.

    Time:

    Several Weekends

    Cost:

    $500 - $1,000

    Difficulty:

    Moderate to Hard