fireplace widening

I've decided to remove my old electric fire to open up the fireplace and eventually install a log burner. As I started stripping back the plaster, I've found a hairline crack in the original lintel then a secondary lintel directly below it. Here's the details: What I've Discovered: Original...

Hello, I'm relatively new to DIY beyond painting, sanding, wallpapering, etc. and have stripped back the old surround and plaster around my 1930s fireplace to see what my options are for opening it out for a stove. I've found a larger opening with a smaller brick inset. I'd like to take the...

Hello, Could someone offer some advice. I’m opening up my fireplace. I will install the lintel (picture 1) but am worried about the support highlighted above the green in picture 3. In essence, there will be nothing holding the brick up. Picture 2 is the space we will be opening up. Should I...

Hi I have opened my fireplace to find it’s not as wide as I would like I’m not sure what sort of lintel that I have but I can’t find anything online to tell me what sort it is. I would like to widen the opening from current 22inches to maybe 25inches not for fuel use just a decorative stove...