Top 62 Fireplaces Projects

1. 1. 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

2. 2. Latest Direct-Vent Fireplaces (03:05)

   

   Learn about the technology behind direct-vent fireplaces.

3. 3. 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

4. 4. How to Precast a Stone Fireplace

   

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   These step-by-step instructions show how to use precast stone to convert a dull-looking fireplace into a stone masterpie...

   Time:

   Several Weekends

   Cost:

   $500 - $1,000

   Difficulty:

   Moderate to Hard

5. 5. How to Install a Fireplace Surround

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   Host Karl Champley demonstrates how to easily install a fireplace surround from a kit.

   Time:

   Weekend

   Cost:

   $2,500 - $5,000

   Difficulty:

   Moderate

6. 6. How to Apply a Dry-Brushing Technique to a Fireplace

   

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   Use a dry-brushing technique to create an aged and rustic look for a fireplace. Dry-brushing is applied by painting seve...

   Time:

   Day

   Cost:

   $50 - $100

   Difficulty:

   Easy to Moderate

7. 7. 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...

8. 8. How To Add an Outdoor Fireplace to a Deck

   

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   Learn how to add a modular outdoor fireplace to an outdoor kitchen for year-round comfort. The fireplace is made from a ...

   Time:

   Day

   Cost:

   $250 - $500

   Difficulty:

   Easy to Moderate

9. 9. 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

10. 10. Energy-Conservation Tips

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

11. 11. How to Tile a Curved Family Room

    

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    Learn how to tile an entire family room with step-by-step instructions detailing how to tile the area around the firepla...

    Time:

    Several Weekends

    Cost:

    $1,000 - $2,500

    Difficulty:

    Hard

12. 12. How to Reface a Fireplace With Stone

    

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    Give a fireplace a rugged, rustic look by adding natural-looking stone.

    Time:

    Day

    Cost:

    $100 - $250

    Difficulty:

    Moderate

13. 13. How to Build a Stone Facade

    

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    DIY experts show how to build a stone facade for a fireplace.

    Time:

    Weekend

    Cost:

    $500 - $1,000

    Difficulty:

    Moderate

14. 14. How to Paint a Gold-Leafed Fireplace

    

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    A rich coat of paint and gold-leaf accents add a dash of panache to the Victorian-era fireplace.

    Time:

    Day

    Cost:

    $50 - $100

    Difficulty:

    Moderate

15. 15. How to Give Your Fireplace a Facelift

    

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    These simple instructions take you through the steps — from start to finish — for transforming a dated firep...

    Time:

    Several Weekends

    Cost:

    $500 - $1,000

    Difficulty:

    Moderate to Hard