I knocked down a brick wall but now we NEED HELP!

Hi all 👋 This week, we returned to remodelling our auction farmhouse property to tackle the 1980s fireplace brickwork.

We've been thinking long and hard as to whether we like it the stone style bricks.... whether it's dated or not.

But after realising it would be difficult to install hardwood flooring up to it neatly (which I may regret trying) AND we want a 2 way multi-fuel stove fire installed, which would need to be partially removed to make the opening bigger, we decided to remove it all.

I forgot just how strenuous is was on the body, because we not only wanted to remove them, but also clean and stack them tidily for any future projects.

But not only that, we're now left with a quandary as to how to fix things and proceed to the next step

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[JohnJones-wobc]

You have both done so much, and yet, there is always another job. Don't let it get you down! You are both doing a sterling job, and the end result will be worth it!

[pman]

Wheelbarrow with moving the bricks out would've come in handy. Looks so much better and definitely more space. I've always wanted a two way fireplace..it's gonna look amazing!

[thebermudaangle]

🎉oh yes...a two-way fire place definitely!! 🎉

[katieh]

Hi Vikki my mum & dad had a back boiler but the gas company condemn it they said that you can’t have a back boiler now 😔 . I think a through and through fire would be great looking huni xx

[bee]

looks great with them off the wall, and epic that you've been careful removing them to preserve them for future projects!! sustainability and budgeting :))

[stevenmoran]

There should be a steel plate above the fire that the stove chimney goes through and a seal between it and the plate. It stops the fumes and also stops cold air entering the room.
The stoves also work much better with a much bigger gap around them so when the body of the stove heats up that also radiates into the room.

[alexandergray]

yes, 2 way stove we have a woodwarm fireview double and it genuinely fires out heat to both rooms, its excellent quality too

[gumboe]

Definitely a two way log burner. Consider reducing the size of the brick and breeze block structure so that you can walk all the way around it. I think it would open up the room more, look nice and may help with airflow as an added bonus

[garyphillips]

I’d look at knocking the rest of the wall down by putting a steel I beam support in. That’d leave a free standing central fire place as a feature in an open plan living/dining area?
With the old bricks I’d be looking at making an outdoor dining/bbq sitting area with them.

[dermotkelly]

You are doing a great job, last time I watched your videos it wasn’t this house you were working on, if this is your new house it is well worth doing the work on, it looks to have great potential and will be a lovely family home, good luck 👍

[stephenhall]

Wow there is alot of projects in that pile😅

[wisheruk]

Wow You too are taking on some massive jobs, it looks so different now i can’t wait to see the finished result.
Vikkie hats off to you and Mr TDC 😊

[petemoring]

NO-ONE! Could possibly doubt your commitment to 'Hard Graft' .... It baffled me HOW you managed to get so much done in the garden - Let alone fighting with those bricks indoors 😂😂 - You'll have muscles like GARTH Soon 💪💪

[lindakleiner]

A double sided fireplace would look lovely. Your yard is looking amazing.❤

[BrasherFox]

I think Dunsley do a back boiler but not certain. They are a British company and worth checking out.

[boyscott]

The old bricks would make a fantastic bug hotel somewhere secluded, especially if small gaps are left between them

[ydna]

All those extra bricks will make a nice outdoor bar-b-q, outdoor cooking area, worktop, sink, pizza oven, etc.

[brokenbritain]

I'm so glad that hideous wall is gone😊 when you put the plasterboard on there's different types of dot and dab the new types is in a spray form which is much better. Sometimes it's better to do jobs when the weather's nice as the house doesn't get cold.

[Pakikiable]

Amazing job! Well done. The garden is looking very good. And I like the idea of double side. ❤keep going I am always looking forward to your videos. Very inspiring. 😅

[paulyh]

Blimey that was a task, they almost looked like paving slabs. At least it's warmed up a bit for you. 👌