Hi all, so we moved into this 80 years old but sort of renovated house, now trying to make it our own. We have this old heater and we are to replace it with modern electric fireplace, but the issue is fireplace is smaller and won’t be as big as the hole in the place. I do not have spare tiles, they are discontinued and I don’t know what to do with minimum cost ,I don’t know the black metal flashing that the electric guys are suggesting would look okay? I am attaching original photo and a ai generated for some hints. But what I would like your suggestions on, what else can we do without ripping off the old tiles etc .

So im plumbing a gas logset into my fireplace in my sunroom ,was a raised porch turned into 3 seasons room now converted into extra living space. Located in michigan so this room gets drafty in the winter now the doorwall is removed to the kitchen. The fireplace is on an exterior wall, I piped the rigid pipe along the edge of room and was planning on coming into the fire box but now im running into issues. I cant fit a rotary hammer underneath my outside hearth to drill a hole into the ash pit. I cant come into the side of the firebox either. I have the pipe just coming across and straight into to firebox not penetrating anything.

What are my options here?

Can I leave it like this? Do I go outside to come inside with a rigid stub into the firebox. Can I use 3/8 flex line and connect the flex line to my shut off valve outside of the firebox ?

Hello, I bought the Montlake 230 from woodland direct. But, I am not getting much support after sale 🤦‍♂️ the damper lever doesn’t go all the way up, there doesn’t seem to any obstruction in the left panel, and frankly out of ideas. Wondering if someone any idea on what I can do to fix this.

Was cleaned two years ago and getting cleaned again in two weeks. Should I put off burning until it’s cleaned. It looks quite glossy.

Hi Guys!

So I just moved into a new home and I have a couple questions regarding maintenance? What not do? And to make sure everything is safe.

I did turn it on and it works with gas. Looks like the logs are metal? Or some fake material. However under it looks like a drip pan with Sand in it? Also looks like dryer lint someone just put in there. I assume it’s something to maintain the flame?

Do replace this sand? Or is this just dirt? Or is this normal? Any tips on help to maintain this will be helpful. Sorry for stupid questions. But I have no idea. Thanks again!

I recently restored an old fireplace. Its tiles had been painted over and the opening boarded up. I am puzzled by the back of the fireplace. A google search turned nothing up.

The house is in England and dates from 1930s. What was 'The Gilda'?

Hi all

Looking for some advice on where to put a wood burning stove in my house. I have two chimneys I can use, either in what is currently the living room or one in the centre of the house/ dining room.

Logically it would make sense to put it in the central one for better heat distribution but I would ideally like to have it in the living room space and think it would be odd if I swapped the living room to be in the middle. Very open to any thoughts! Thanks