DIY Fireplace with Hidden Storage -Faux Fireplace

[@michaeljam2132]

Good job kid! Creative.

[@natsavali]

Thank you. This will be my next project

[@thebridgewithraneejones8578]

I truly loved your video! I learned a lot and was inspired along the way. Thank you for this post!! I will keep watching.

[@treasureman1198]

I like those hinges never thought to use those but you can make the legs with old dresses draws I think that's what I'll do to save time raise the height with a platform if necessary. Good job sir

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treasure man Thank you!

[@aaroncastellanos3421]

I just finished building mine this past weekend, but with sight differences. The thickness of the boxes were all 3/4 in only, with routed out space for 1/4 in panels for the same shaker style look (without the inner trim). I also added that same design on the outer sides for the top and bottom. Leg doors both open from the front, they have adjustable shelving inside, and also open via that magnet spring mechanism that i painted white. I didn't make a bottom base though. The top had the same hinges, but i didn't add the drawer slide as I cut an 1/8 from the bottom of the door so it would open normally (as the top box overall was a standalone box too). I added an additional piece of trim under the crown molding (continuous squares) for more character. The top of the fireplace is 1 3/8" thick and I stained it Dark Walnut so it stands out. I edge banded all the plywood sides so the white paint would be uniform. Mine had to fit within a particular width so I worked out my dimensions & cut list from the top down, also accounting for an electric heater that fits in between the legs. I already filled it all up with alcohol and drink ware, so it's our mini bar. Thanks for the inspiration man. I would post pictures, but they're only posted on my IG. 2hawt4space.

[@WatchMeDIYIt]

Awesome! I’ll check it out!

[@marihinojosa6364]

Looks really good

[@guadalupegouveia4615]

You've inspired me, but I don't think I can tackle something like this without a lot of planning. I'd love a fireplace like yours. Very beautiful job!!

[@lindakinsman6215]

Great job 👍💗

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Linda Kinsman thanks!

[@hazenbass5543]

When you face a problem and think to find a possible and manageable solution for it that's "Engineering", Great job

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Thanks!

[@marinawatson6041]

Love it especially because of the storage. What a fantastic idea. 😊 Well done.

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Marina Watson thank you!

[@mrmsbhvn]

EXCELLENT Vid, and even better build; Fast, no spin, and just good ole fashioned do-it!! Props man! Great work, and really appreciate the footage- music. . . ya, you already heard. It was ok, but a bit much at times. I'm not sure where to find the woodworking Instructions link, I don't see an "about tab" on this page. We are having a gas insert put in in a few weeks, removing an old wood burner, and need to get serious about fireplace hearth/surround/mantle and wall design for/prior to TV and need sneaky ways to cleanly wire and hide cable box, dvd, surround/center channel speaker. thanks for some great training, & insights!!.

[@WatchMeDIYIt]

Thanks! About the music, haha. Yup. Already heard. Look up this project on Instructables. Should be there under the same title. 🙏🏽

[@tania6145]

Love your work . The storage idea is brilliant 👌 great video

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Tania C Thanks! 🙏🏽

[@miriamperez26]

Wow!!! This is amazing. You're so talented! Thanks for sharing! 👍💜👍

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Thanks!

[@melissatumbach7438]

Really like the final project. Love the extra storage you created as well!

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Melissa Tumbach thanks!

[@elizabethkrzywicki42]

This is awesome! Great job!

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Elizabeth Gild thanks!

[@notebookluvr]

Wow! Its much bigger than i initially realized. Love it! It looks good and has storage! I also like how you show solutions to issues that arose during the process. ❤

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Thanks!

[@Braedenfish]

This is amazing! Your vision and engineering are second to none....and yes folks it definitely was a challenge .......but faced with this scratch build or assembly of a flatpack faux fireplace that comes in 4 boxes with a massive bag of hardware...tiny tube of glue and 1 sheet of instructions you need a microscope to discover are written in Cantonese.....I think I'd at least give this a TRY! Definitely no drawer though! TFS man! You are a wizard!

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Thank you!

[@janieescamilla9041]

Wow this is beautiful awesome job 👏💞

[@eastcoastartist]

Love the storage!!

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Thanks!

[@allisonMsScorpio]

I absolutely love it. The best I've seen so far.

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Thanks!

[@shawnlewis5167]

Wish I could hear your directions and measurements more and less music I think this is a great project I would like to try it

[@carmelinakatzman1863]

Enjoy woodprix woodworking Instructions.

[@waitersluvhjy66]

These instructions are fantastic. Thanks I enjoyed

[@brysonwest93]

Who thinks the music just makes him seem even more creative and industrious? I do!

[@WatchMeDIYIt]

Oh, dang! :-)

[@RememberToLove]

Excellent job, love the hidden shelving & nook. I made a faux mantel fireplace a couple years back, which I still love today; It adds a great atmosphere, especially at night. Keep up the great work, jAckie from Hawaii

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jAckie messenger Thanks! 😊

[@reginavalle1334]

Awesome! That's a lot of hard work but so worth it. I've been trying for years to get my husband to build one. I've wanted one house year round, of course, but I wish I could get it in time for the holidays. I'll show him your video. Maybe he'll finally be inspired. Fantastic job!

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Thank you!

[@victoriamartinez7783]

Beautiful 👍😁😁

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Thanks!

[@amac5455]

You are really smart! I'm rearranging my studio flat in Poland and this is great usefull idea! Thank You!!!

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anna z Great to hear that! Thanks!

[@rosew6184]

I love this! Beautiful faux fireplace with awesome hidden storage! I think (if I had the talent to do this in the first place lol) I would have gone one step further and put a small hidden storage compartment in my hearth as well... Maybe something to put expensive pieces of jewelry, or a small handgun, ect in... Just an additional idea. Great job!

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Yeah! That extra space could be used for additional storage! 👍🏼

[@llw53one]

Great job! I love this

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llw53one thanks!

[@musiclyrics1587]

This is amazing!! I wish I was that talented

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Musiclyrics15 Thanks!

[@kyndallhill36]

Wow, it looks really good. You're very talented and did a great job! Hats off to you.

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Thank you!!! :-)

[@arianaparedes2026]

what a great idea..you got skills and great imagination ...👍❤

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Thanks!

[@descoiatorul]

I was thinking of doying something similar, but since I don't have fancy tools and a workshop I plan on using ready-made IKEA cabinets. I will use the METOD kitchen cabinets (the wall mounted kind with smaller depth) to build a frame around the electric fireplace, then use some MDF to create the rest (decorative dividers, a base and a mantle). My design uses two 40 x 40 cm cabinets for the upper corners, two 40 x 60 cm cabinets for the sides, an 80 x 60 cm cabinet for the actual fireplace and a middle cabinet of 80 x 40 cm above that. The cabinets will be covered with the SAVEDAL white doors which I will modify by adding some trim. Side doors will open symmetrically outward, while the top middle door will be horizontal and open down. Initially I wanted to use it as a hidden bar, but I already have a globe bar so it will now act as a livingroom commode for fancy plateware, silverware, glasses and maybe some extra bottles of spirits.

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Silverback Gorrilla that sounds dope! Let me know when you finish building it!

[@descoiatorul]

Thanks! I'm still designing it, though. I have since modified the design to simplify my work and reduce costs (bigger cabinets cost less than several small ones for the same volume). I have also taken inspiration from your design and decided to turn the side cabinets sideways to create varying depths in the front and also to allow for some decorative sculptures on the sides of the "pillar" cabinets. The sculptures I will do myself on slabs of unglazed white clay, to simulate stone, which I plan on attaching to the cabinets through hooks (because they will be heavy and glue will not hold). I plan to do an Art Deco interpretation of some Mayan relief carvings in Palenque, because I love both Maya and Art Deco designs :))

[@cindysalinas9752]

Muy bonito y elegante, lo recomiendo da mucha elegancia en el sitio que lo quieras usar

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!Gracias!

[@lynettediaz161]

Very cool DIY!! I"m so excited to make one for my new place!!

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Yeah!

[@carbinja]

Absolutely love it! 🥰

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Thanks!

[@Cactusworkshopchannel]

man this looks fantastic!

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Thanks, Carlos!

[@irmamendoza9575]

I absolutely love it ❤ Great video👏

[@edwinklaver]

Very very nice!

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Edwin Klaver thanks!

[@ida4587]

Hi, I want to do this same thing and was reading the comments about an instructable, I cannot find it. Could you please tell me where to find the instructions on how to build this. It is the most detailed one I have seen here! I clicked on the website and the domain isn't there anymore.

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aimhigh_ida hi. Thank you! Hope this link helps. 😃 www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Faux-Fireplace-With-Hidden-Storage/

[@shack200351]

Finally found a mantel close to how I want to do and thanks to your semi mistakes I know how to do mine without the same problems thanks for the video

[@WatchMeDIYIt]

Awesome! Hope you get to build one too!

[@mysticmeadowshomestead6209]

Nice build. I would have liked seeing the finished product. I know you said it was 'finished' but it isn't finished until you place the faux fire insert and turn it on. Did you paint the firebox inside black? Or Did you place peel n stick faux bricks inside? Did you mention that heat cannot be used with this faux fireplace because of fire risk? Or did you think of a fireproof way of using heat? How did you make it a focal area that you children would use as such without a faux fire or faux heat?

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Hi. We just needed a place to hang our stockings. ;-) I did eventually add stone to the inside and placed three small birch logs on a small metal grate as an accent. Check out a picture of it on my IG.

[@deborahrucker5495]

Ok I need one too!!!great job

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Deborah Rucker thanks!

[@cyntfromheaven]

THE BEST I'VE SEEN SO FAR....

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Cynthia Dudley Oh, dang! Thanks! :-)

[@angelagonzalez480]

Awesome, very detailed thanks 👍🏼

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Thanks!

[@sharonpretorius7157]

Hi Mario, This is THE BEST DIY fireplace video I’ve seen! (And believe me when I say, I’ve done tons of searches!) I’ve subscribed to your channel and really enjoy your well presented videos. I’m a single Mum & my sons are super eager to help me make your fireplace. Only problem is, I’d dearly appreciate it if you could please, give me a list of how many pieces I’d need, and what size the pieces are? My hardware store is fantastic & will help me by cutting all the wood to size, as I’m unable to get the machinery to do that. I’d honestly appreciate your help with this? Thank you 😊

[@WatchMeDIYIt]

Thank you for your comment, and I'm glad you liked the project, Sharon. If you go to my Instructables profile, you'll see the written instructions for this build. The link is in the About tab, and if you have additional questions, don't hesitate to contact me. Also...Thanks for watching! ;-)

[@wildwoodsgirl1706]

Seriously cool project! Thanks for this! Especially for the mitre math, too, the number of degrees for the crown molding cut. Good to be aware in advance I need to brush up on that. I haven't used anything other than 90 or 45 degrees since school. 😂 I would have been frustrated. Thanks.

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Thanks!

[@lhasaapso3360]

Thank you for a beautiful job, love your attn to detail. Unfortunately I don't have power tools (well a drill maybe) Looking for an easier option like repurposing an old chest of drawers. Mobile and renter friendly.

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LHASA APSO3 Thank you! 🙏🏽

[@johnitaroberts-huff1458]

Wow awesome job and very detailed, thanks for sharing :) :) :)

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Thank you!

[@edgarshoe]

Brilliant!

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Thanks!

[@adoughbee]

This was amazing. I wish you could make me one just like this. Great job

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:-)

[@fatimahelzahra426]

Jeez that so beautiful functioning faux fire place.. How am i gonna work that... Damn like it so much

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Thanks!!!

[@mommabearlisa4510]

Awesome! I've been wanting a faux fireplace for a long time. I've been thinking and thinking 💭 about how I can do it without TOTALLY starting from Scratch like you did {I'd love to but I don't have the fancy equipment as far as saws, etc... And my back is really bad so I can't do the whole "up down up down" thing using just a regular circular saw soooo.... I came up with the idea of starting off with an old wooden twin size headboard as far as the main frame goes, then I can just take it from there. Now, I'd LOVE to find one with "bulky" legs {since I want it to actually stand out a little ways from the wall so that I can put one of those staggered, 3 rows high candle holder things so that I can burn candles in it, where I can still have the pretty "fire"...... PLUS a place to hang my stocking collection AND a MANTLE {yassss, my favorite part lol}. And I don't want JUST a mantle because to ME, it would just look like a shelf on the wall. ANYHOO, I THINK we have a set of old bunk beds out in our storage building and I'm pretty sure the headboards are still in tact. {we've used the wood SLATS for SEVERAL different projects but the hubby said he's pretty sure that the headboards were still in tact. They aren't the "BULKY size" that I wanted, but if we screw 2 together {since we will be caulking and whatever else I decide to do along the way in addition to the paint} I can get the thickness that I'm wanting and still use the idea I had of using a headboard as a starting point! {PLUSSSSS, IT'S MOSTLY FREEEEE! and I'm cheap lol} however, you gave me an AWESOME idea of having at least ONE hidden compartment for "whatever I think I wanna hide from people lol"! The hubby is gonna LOVE that part! Lol 😂 he's an EXCELLENT carpenter because his entire adult life, he's done everything from doing ac/heating (30+yrs), framework, bricks, windows, carpet, tile, YOU NAME IT, HE'S DONE IT! But this is MY project (mainly lol) so I just need him for any heavy lifting, or for any guidance along the way as far as "he may know of the best way to do something other than probably how my girlyfied mind would do it! I'm an EXTRA SUPER GIRLY GIRL, however, I have AND LOVEEEE tools! Lol. Home Depot, Lowe's, etc... are my favorite stores! Lol. I don't even know why. Hehe. ANYHOO, I enjoyed your video. TFS!

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Momma Bear thanks! Hope you get to build it!

[@notebookluvr]

I have two old big speakers from an old school stereo in storage that i have been holding on to. I might try to make them into the sides of the fireplace and figure out the top part somehow. It occurred to me that maybe i can use them while watching this and seeing how it reminded me of the way my speakers kind of look. I wonder if i can make this happen?!

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Give it a shot! 🤞

[@eydnamortensen5985]

Really lovely work. I would love to have it in my home. I am planning to build my own, but it will definitely be a simpler design. For one I'm not experienced at woodwork and two I don't have the power tools. But that piece would be my dream fireplace. Love the storage! Love from Denmark

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Thank you!

[@TheRestlessKind]

Great video but the same two second clip of the song throughout the whole thing started driving me crazy!

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Thanks...and it was more like 2-minute loops. Haha! ;-)

[@wildwoodsgirl1706]

Lol. I agree. Great video. Annnnd I really wanted to mute the music and still hear you. 😂

[@mihumus]

Nice build man, looks great!

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Thanks, man!

[@proudamerican9016]

Great video, dude 👍🏻👍🏻

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Thanks!

[@faithdevilsb]

Did you put anything in the center to mimic an actual fireplace? Curious as to how you filled that space!

[@felicea10]

I love this

[@aziaredman]

This is great!

[@WatchMeDIYIt]

Glad you like it!

[@queenneal88]

Awesome 👏

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Thanks!

[@Mama_T-rex]

It looks great,love the Cabinets on the sides. Did you already have rhe heating source? Measurement.. How big of a hole to leave for the fireplace ?

[@WatchMeDIYIt]

Thanks! I don't have a heater in the center. It's more for decorative purposes and to hang stockings during Christmas. :-)

[@Maria-hv3ed]

Awesome!

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Maria Ansorg Thanks!

[@zoesmith6817]

I need one of these, I'll take one!

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:-)

[@amistosa212]

very nice

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Thanks!

[@user-yf3rv2vz2s]

Great finished DIY project! What was the final cost?

[@WatchMeDIYIt]

Sorry. I don't remember exactly, but it was under $200

[@carbinja]

Collect wood. I do! All you need to buy are the screws and hinges!

[@Michelle88elle]

Can you post the finished dimensions? Looked on here and instructables page but couldn't find it. Mostly wondering outer height and width. Thanks!

[@faithdevilsb]

Did you put anything in the center to mimic an actual fireplace? Curious as to how you filled that space

[@WatchMeDIYIt]

faithdevilsb hi. I did. I posted a picture of it on my IG.

[@merrz17]

I like the video but the music is irritating

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Laura M cool, cool. thanks for watching!

[@Braedenfish]

Can't say I loved the music but I thought it fit the vid and was cool with cliffhanger beats.

[@LakiaQ]

Great work....loved the music😁😁

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Lol. Thanks!

[@TMichael1415]

Nice work... Do u have the complete measurements of your mantel

[@WatchMeDIYIt]

Thanks! You can visit my Instructables page (see about section on my channel). I have dimensions there. If you still need some help, let me know. Best.

[@faithdevilsb]

Did you put anything in the center space, as in something to mimic an actual fire?

[@WatchMeDIYIt]

I did eventually add stone to the inside and placed three small birch logs on a small metal grate as an accent. Check out a picture of it on my IG.

[@melissaprickett3303]

I really want to build one for a game room at work. around How much was the materials needed?

[@Braedenfish]

He previously listed around $200.....way less then the $700 I spent on Overstock.....and I still had to put it together. Where is the "tear your hair out emoji?"

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:-)

[@nanananush8187]

That really looking a woooow 👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻 That all what I can say 👍👍👍👍👍

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:-)

[@nolawest5183]

Beautiful! I want one! lol

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Nola West Thanks! :-)

[@maxjnb4816]

Wow. Where are you based?

[@squintyharpygaming8575]

Can I attached this to a brick fireplace?

[@WatchMeDIYIt]

I wouldn't see why not. As long you have the proper hardware and it's safe to do so. Thanks for watching!

[@carmenzahernandez6704]

Squintyharpy Gaming como hago para las medidas

[@WatchMeDIYIt]

Tengo las medidas en mi pagina de Instructables. Suerte!

[@elkscout1]

Look pretty good, but for the door edge trim, you'd have to do something different for stained mantels. Paint hides a lot of imperfections and seams that stain just won't do. Not wild how you supported the shelves; looks like a rookie technique

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elkscout1 thanks for watching.

[@crystalmason829]

That background music had me zooted don't need no weed for some bong jam like that mon!

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Haha!

[@treasureman1198]

Yeah just come make one for me

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treasure man on it! Haha

[@ellenakras]

Super!!! Like!

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Thanks!

[@alexab2016]

Can you just come to my house and build one for me please ! Lol!!

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Alexa Benjamin Haha! ;-)

[@treasureman1198]

Me too

[@stepmomsrus8206]

Can you build one for me too please

[@johncrichton2474]

I don't know much about IT but it seems that none of the files are secure (i.e.https)

[@jorgemarquez3753]

Great video... It looks amazing. Don't get me wrong, but for a DIY i feel like i have to get like $500 or more worth of tools as first step.

[@WatchMeDIYIt]

Hey, man. Thanks! I've accumulated tools over the years. Look for sales, use coupons, check out yard sales, or start a birthday wish list. ;-) Thanks for watching!

[@veronicajay7782]

mario is cuteeeee

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Haha!

[@marilynphan]

I would have added wood to close the back and made a small hold for a code to fit in. You can add electric firewood to make it look more real. Without this added detail, it just looks like a cabinet.

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Marilyn Phan since the video was uploaded, I have closed off the back and added stone veneer. Check out my instagram account for an updated pic. 😃

[@roseannrusso8285]

Where are you located? I would like to pay you to build one for me.

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😀

[@joemomma7]

The music is a trip

[@WatchMeDIYIt]

That’s what Joe Momma said. Up there. 👆 😂 Thanks for watching.

[@jodylebouton9436]

This was so very nice but you know what you are doing. I would like to be up to your caliber but me thinks no way.

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Jody Le Bouton Thank you!

[@ГульназНасырова-у2щ]

Очень красиво и функционально.Я впервые вижу американца умеющего что то делать своими руками.

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Right on. Thanks!

[@artladybluntzer4112]

you did a great job on this project, but the music was so loud, i couldn't hear you when you spoke. And as a HI person, this is difficult to really enjoy all that you put into the work. God bless

[@WatchMeDIYIt]

Thanks for the feedback! :-)

[@majahota8657]

bravooo!!!

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Maja Hota Thanks!

[@EfronJoseph]

Great job wish you were my neighbor I would definitely ask you for a lot of favors. I need so much work done to my place.

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Haha!

[@tshantel3749]

🥰👍🥰👍🥰👍🥰👍

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T'Shantel 😃😃😃

[@TopdimeMc]

I wish all men were handy like you :(

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;-)

[@Tablesaw818]

I'm handy, you single?

[@TheAavelar007]

Yes, we are.

[@Happybidr]

Heck, I’m a woman, and I wish I was as handy as he is, then I wouldn’t have to wait for my husband to do it. (I am the tech chief in our house, so he has to wait for me!)

[@kermitkardashain9664]

I wish all women could clean, cook, and do laundry like you #SEXIST

[@Tablesaw818]

Jesus Christ, I wanted to blow my brains out listening to that music. Great job, BTW.

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Mr Geronimo Bahaha!

[@doralee4870]

I wish i could make but i dont have theses tools. But i love your wit on this vid. :》

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dora lee thanks!

[@dianamcshan2110]

I know this is a 3 year old video, but do you remember how much this project cost for everything? If you mentioned it in the video I missed it

[@WatchMeDIYIt]

I don’t remember the exact cost, but it was somewhere between $100 and $150. www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Faux-Fireplace-With-Hidden-Storage/ is the Instructable I wrote with a list of materials. 😁

[@shantahsieh335]

Make it wooden with woodprix.

[@suerosenfeld4612]

The song just drove me nuts 🥜 I ended up turning the sound off. Bummer because I would have loved hearing what you had to say

[@WatchMeDIYIt]

Check out the instructable I published under the same name. 😉