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Ree, thank you for your reply the reason for doing this is that we did not like the fireplace there and we have opened up the one in our other room so we would like them to look similar, although I doubt we will be putting a log burner in this room.

The house was build in the 1930's

Sorry this is probably a better photo

Thanks for the reply Graeme, I have uploaded a photo that shows more of the fireplace. Thanks Iain

Photo before I started to give a fuller view of the fireplace.

I am currently opening my fireplace and have reached the point where I am a little worried that if I take any more out I may end up with a disaster. After quite a bit of work I have reached a metal bar that seems to be supporting the next two layers of bricks. Does anyone know if I can remove...

The tanks are sitting on a wooden base.

Thanks for your answer this really helps out and I can stop worry now.

I recently had a Rayburn wood burning cooker installed that connects to the radiators in my house. Having looked in the loft it would appear that the expansion tank is made of plastic. Can this be right as my understanding is that an expansion tank would need to be metal as the water going...

Does anyone know where I might be able to advertise for reliable labourers? I have tried gumtree in the past and it did not really work out. I have a lot of basic work that I need help with but am struggling to find the people to do it.

Thanks for the reply. Any advice on the blade as I was using a blade for cutting through metal?

I have a very large metal water tank in my loft. Today I used my reciprocating saw to cut the tank and after 30 minutes I had a blunt blade and cut about half of an inch into the tank. Can someone give me some advice on what would be the best tool to use for the job. My reciprocating saw...

Can someone please help and tell me the best type of professional (eg Structural Engineer?) to determine if a wall is load bearing? An idea of the of costs involved in finding out this information would also be welcome. Thanks in advance.

Thanks John, it would be nice to think it was original.

Can anyone recommend a good tiling book for a beginner? Something that is easy to follow and covers all the basics. Thanks

1930's

Can anyone help to tell me the age of my fireplace. Thanks