4 Steps to an Easy DIY Fireplace

In our case the only thing we needed to demo was the tile around the fireplace. To make things easier we decided to build the wood mantel around the existing one, so no demo there. Step 1-Demo Depending on what's under your tile you might need to add or replace the  cement board. It helps prevent a fire. You can buy it at any home improvement store for cheap. You can use a razor blade to score it. Measure to fit your space and use  cement board&n…