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Demolishing the Brick Fireplace & Wood Stove

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This House Hasn't Been Touched Since 1978 (What We Found)

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What happens here

The wood stove pipe is detached and the entire brick fireplace structure is demolished using a hammer and pry bar. This clears a large, central feature from the living area. The workers also notice that the overhead beams are purely cosmetic and not load-bearing, providing more flexibility for design changes.

Goal: Remove the old brick fireplace and wood stove to open up the living space.

Tools and materials

  • Hammer — Demolishing bricks and general prying
  • Ladder — Accessing higher parts of the fireplace and ceiling
  • Pry Bar — Prying apart bricks and mortar
  • Respirator/Face Mask — Protecting lungs from dust
  • Safety Glasses — Protecting eyes from debris
  • Wood Stove — To be removed from the fireplace
  • Work Gloves — Protecting hands

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