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No need to take that tone keenedge, like I'm some sort of ingrate. Unfortunately I dont have 24/7 access to the internet. I'm no expert in DIY - in fact I'm a complete novice - and I am very appreciative of the excellent advice I've been getting from most people here. I was kind of hoping...

Might try messing with an off-cut alright so. The source of heat will be the wood burning fire itself which is standard size. There is an existing stone surround and the sleepers are placed on that, so there is no direct contact with flame or heat. Also, when cutting the timber they weren't...

Thanks for the replies. For better or worse I will be sticking with the sleepers I have, as believe me a lot of work has already gone into them. I'm aware they are not meant to be used for e.g. a vegetable bed, but as a fireplace...I won't be licking them or anything. Any ideas on a...

Hello there, I have measured and cut some old railway sleepers to use as my fireplace surround. The pieces have all been fitted and really look the part. However, as I half expected, they stink of creosote. More to lock in the smell than for any decorative reason, I have given the...