Fireplaces
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How to use a wood burning stove – The ultimate guide
How to use a wood burning stove – become a pro in minutes! How to use a wood burning stove is a question often asked by those unfamiliar with how to get the best out of a burner. Smouldering and smokey pieces of half-burned wood can be frustrating especially when all you want to do… Continue reading
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Brick Fireplace with Log Burner – Guide + Inspiration
Brick Fireplace with Log Burner – Everything you need to consider before installing A brick fireplace with log burner is a wonderful way of adding some character and charm back into an older house. In old houses, if you have an existing chimney breast, the process will be far easier than having to build from… Continue reading
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How to Open up a Fireplace: The Ultimate Guide
How to open up a fireplace – The How, What & Why When thinking about how to open up a fireplace, there are a number of questions that you must consider. From the type of fire, you would like, to the type of hearth. These are all important questions that must be answered. Thankfully, this… Continue reading
About Me
Hey! My name is Meghan, a long-suffering, passionate owner of an old house. Having personally experienced the joys and challenges of owning an old house, I am here to share my knowledge, insights, and practical tips and hopefully inspire others to embark on their own historic home restoration journeys.
I guarantee that the charm and character of an old home will easily out do any of the challenges you will face.