BrowningBAR said:Out of curiosity, it looks like you sealed up the old fireplace opening. So, it seems you have some bricklaying skills; how come you didn't extend the hearth out with brick which would have allowed you to use up less floor space? This isn't a criticism, just wondering.
ahh, excellent question,
because, the hearth is built up from underground with a concrete footer, etc. however, the hardwood flooring is just over floor joists, so the amount of bricks it would take to build up to the hearth level would weigh way too much for the floor to support and with a stove on top of that to boot.
also, thanks, you are very kind regarding my bricklaying skills - I had actually never done it before, so considering, I guess it didn't turn out horrible.