We believe most people would agree that a fireplace makes a house feel like a home. We love the character and architectural detail that a fireplace adds to a room. While installing a fireplace may seem like a project you do not want to tackle, yet there are many elements that a DIYer can do on their own and save money! And you know we love to save money! This week we will share part 1 of our 4 part series of how to install a fireplace insert. Each Saturday for the next 3 weeks we will share the process of our fireplace installation.
This project was not a quick weekend DIY, but as you follow along with each step in our process, you can see that it is doable. Not only will we share how to install a gas fireplace insert, but we will also share how to build a faux wood beam along with building the surround and tiling.
When Steph & Dan built their home nearly 5 years ago, the extra cost of adding a fireplace was not in their budget. However, they knew they wanted a fireplace. So, they had the builder rough it in and planned on installing a fireplace at a later date.
Well, the happy later date is now. You will see that many elements of installing a fireplace can be done by the novice DIYer. As well as that the addition of a fireplace transformed their living room.
I love the look so much, I’m considering adding one to my bedroom now.