Another 31++ Fireplace Opening Too Big
Another 31++ Fireplace Opening Too Big. A new, broader mantel can also help the fireplace look and feel larger after proceed to knock down bricks with a hammer to make the opening of the fireplace bigger, leaving the lintel intact. An oversized grate may tempt you to pile on too much wood, and the resulting flames can dangerously overheat your fireplace. I'm finding it impossible to find a grate the right size, they all seem to be too deep and poke out at the front.