I Build A DIY Fireplace in My Bedroom

[@John_Malecki]

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[@danwagner4140]

Best fall ever. Saved every single thing. Definitely deserves a raise

[@bloodsenpai]

Thats what I'm saying lol

[@poece]

Off topic but you might want to consider hanging the curtains higher and wider. Higher so they don't pool on the floor and wider so that when you open the curtains they are covering the wall instead of the window. Everything looks great though! I love how the fireplace turned out. Such an improvement over what it was.

[@John_Malecki]

Great idea! we didnt get the new ones in yet

[@lostkorean]

This may be random but I really appreciate hearing the knowledge from the guys from the fireplace company. Them explaining why something may not work for your space and being able to guide you accordingly.

[@xKOBAYASHIMARUx]

Ever thought of teaming up with a lens maker for a prescription option of shop shades?

[@jonalexander2859]

that's the main reason i didn't get them

[@mjc8248]

I've had prescription safety lenses made by my eye doctor or wherever he sends them. I just dropped off my frames and picked them up a few days later.

[@mikegander305]

Honestly, I’ve held out because I can’t get them in +2.0. I just use cheap magnifiers, but can’t find safety glasses.

[@nickb7829]

​​@@mjc8248 yeah my eye Dr finally told me last summer about that. I saw some frames that would look great as sunglasses, and he said we'll put shaded lenses in them then. My mind did a hard restart, how did I not know?

[@wengi_tuu]

That will be so cool

[@jennydrumm7223]

Scary fall, but NICE save!! Also, it seems like you could have made that mantle a recessed drawer if, instead of having the drawer go all the way across, have a drawer on each end, leaving space in the middle for the ducts. The mantle could still be one piece, but it would pull out both drawers at once. Am I describing it the way the picture looks in my head? I hope so. Anyway, very cool build!

[@joepinkston6842]

Great idea! Kind of like how drawers in bathroom vanities have the middle cut out for plumbing.

[@doubledarefan]

I was thinking of the exact same thing!

[@seanfarley1307]

I think it turned out great. the only thing I would change would be the back color. The black accents the cracks alot, whiteish would of make them disappear more so

[@R__A]

Yep, that’s the one thing that’s bothering me, the gaps between the stones. good shout with the white paint behind

[@flicklepickle7611]

Came here to say the same thing

[@joemacleod-iredale2888]

2:40 I've had success using a filler knife on the plaster to stop the back of the prybar from damaging things.

[@Bill_Hartnett]

Spread the force out over a larger area. Great idea!

[@simonolphin]

Love that opening gambit John! I saw the original video and people went crazy about the blurring. 🤣🤣 So funny but great to have you doing your best kind of content! Renovations and trying things out for our benefit. Love it.

[@zamboughnuts]

That was quality.

[@OneHundredEnvelopes]

I just dropped my cup of coffee... Primo 2 48 starts at almost $10,000... Looks like I'm staying with a space heater :)

[@Unitedstatesgov598]

if you ask me thats a pretty standard price for these designer fireplaces. inflation is wild.

[@MikeNOtie]

15:06 that’s why you face a ladder. 😂 Also, you’re supposed to place the corners first for any kind of masonry because it’s easier to cut and fit the straight pieces. It still looks good, it just makes it easier on you.

[@martysamuels]

I love the idea! And it depends what you like, but those stones would drive me crazy. Not a fan of the look, but the project and idea as a whole is great

[@Edgunsuk]

THAT FALL DESERVES A PAY RISE ! .... click like if you agree get the kid a pay rise !!

[@johandejager5210]

No stupidness does not deserve any extra money 😂

[@zzzbooring]

unilnize!

[@nickscustomwoodworks]

Beautiful work my friend!!

[@ajgwynn]

Very well executed!

[@g.e.fourie5672]

Would love to see you compare the 10-in-1 type tools with the single use type tools and see if they are really worth it.

[@bradleyhodgins6354]

I always thought screwing into end grain was a no-no? How does it compare with nailing into end grain? I assume screwing is better, but is it "best practice"? I'm super amature DIY, hence the question.

[@jimrosson6702]

Very cool that turned out amazing. Great job and awesome save Sam with the Beam

[@mgdorsey4]

Looks amazing! Love the Evolve Stone! The shelves look great! I am just wondering though, if you left a way to access the back so you can get to the gas and electrical for the fireplace in case anything happens. An access way like a hidden built in door or a pop off section of the wall in case you needed to do work back there. But always love the content and I love how the room ties together!

[@Sebastian6_9]

Your newest vids are always the first thing I watch when I get home from work every Sunday morning

[@XaviusNight]

Very classy; I love the look of the corner of the room with the fireplace framing it.

[@MCsCreations]

Amazing, John! It really turned out beautiful! 😃 Well done!!! Stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊

[@waynewelland7044]

Honestly the relationship with John and Chris feels like me and my dad " it's not precision dude" " I know but...."

[@McStayWoodworks]

Nice looking project! Glad no one was hurt with that fall. As someone who fell last year and shattered my ankle I can tell you the rehab isn't something you want to deal with. I will say too that with the amount of adhesive used around that fireplace bottom god speed to anyone who has to replace or service it in the future ;) Beyond that though that really came out well!

[@bubby-un34benny-un46]

The king👑 is back and is the king👑 of youtube

[@leeclarke3443]

Another awesome project and I ordered my Shop Shades today and am extremely excited to get them on my face

[@bendooley550]

Your employees and beams are always entertaining to watch. Cue sam smacking that support in place in the old shop.

[@wickdghost3639]

The only thing I would of did differently would of been not painting the background black. You can see the black in the gaps like crazy. If it was a color that matches the stone then it would of been seamless

[@robboelectronicaus]

Agreed the black only emphasis the gap between the stones. Why black anyway?

[@EthanMiller-h6g]

This fireplace turned out awesome! And props for that save-almost took a tumble but stuck the landing! 😂 If mine ever needs a little help looking this good, Fireplaces Of Bakersfield might just be my backup plan here in Bakersfield area!

[@neilcobb1489]

Brick tiles need to be painted grey to match the other side of the room it’ll also help to focus attention to the fireplace with warm flames flickering against the darker grey background

[@kellymcneil4622]

Looks great

[@ganjalfcreamcorn8438]

just a small but important tip for anyone doing this: its best to attach a straight board one row from the bottom for all of the weight to sit on as you stack out the walls. helps to keep stuff from shifting as you work. then you come in later when everything is dry and remove that board and fill the bottom row out.

[@ganjalfcreamcorn8438]

ahh, didnt know you could nail this material. what i said is more important for actual stone or tile.

[@R6joe8494]

13:13 John was so concerned with the faux beams getting wet he forgot to zip his fly! 😏

[@John_Malecki]

I have priorities....

[@R6joe8494]

Appreciate the reply! Im a amateur/hobby woodworker and I really enjoy your content. It always makes me want to get in the shop, keep it up!

[@chiefdragoon9693]

This project was amazing to watch. I wish I had some workers like ya'll to come help fix my house that was damaged by a tornado. I had a contractor steal over 9k from me. I wish he was like you and your crew, John

[@incubus1995]

i really wanted to use evovle for my fireplace but the color wasnt right. we ended up going with genstone, pretty solid product too. comes in 1x4 foot sections and its tongue and groove. gives a good look. this looks solid though john good stuff

[@jaexotics]

I actually like the white wash pallet wood look 😂 I just made my entire home look like a cabin

[@JonathanDuddy-oq6nv]

I think what went in looks almost identical to what came out

[@trevorflake7854]

Agreed I would much rather have the wood look!!!

[@MrInithra]

@@JonathanDuddy-oq6nv yep, same. Really similar colour, just more texture and less cohesiveness to the pattern

[@kevinf3641]

Definitely a bedroom upgrade- awesome build!

[@villeneuvewoodworks]

Looks great! When I redo my living room, I may go this stone route for the fireplace.

[@worldschaos2181]

That looks awesome!! I benn wanting to make a faux fireplace in the living room.

[@MzV8488]

Lol... I love the fact that you did a cut back from the remodel of your bedroom I'm very new to your channel I believe I watched mostly all of your videos so far I'm still working on it to finish all of your videos... 😂 I just found it very amusing a flashback.... I cannot wait to watch that video. I love your content keep up the great work!!!!

[@Mortivore05]

Great video, love the look. I'm not sure why you always seem to get such nasty comments, but don't let em get to you. You're content is great and most of us appreciate you!

[@kbye5323]

Well done yet again!

[@Greg8872]

What is the device above the light switches in the room? In the time lapse, looked to be changing images, so is that a decorative screen saver, or going through your home security cameras?

[@Nobe_Oddy]

that turned out BEAUTIFUL!!!! GREAT WORK GUYS!!!

[@koryleach9660]

This comes at the PERFECT time as our new fireplace gets installed Thursday!

[@Drfsr77422]

Great video. Perfect project. Now I think I know what to do in our bedroom. Thanks

[@lewiskemp5893]

Looks great John

[@TermedMilk]

I actually install these fireplaces. Maybe I missed it because the video was sped up but in the install manual you’re supposed to either put a fire rated caulk or foil tape the outer sections of pipe for the built in power vent to properly push the exhaust out the pipe. Without it the fireplace might not run properly

[@craignelson3499]

That turned out great. Nice work John.

[@The_Good_Enough_Guy_Crafts]

Great build! I'm in love with the inside stone work

[@HarrysWood]

Looks fantastic, keep crushing it. Congrats to reaching 1 million subscribers.

[@dcurrier9]

Love the editing and new camera angles!

[@keithspencersr.6806]

Great job John, myself the mantle shelf would be the bit wide from the stone.

[@tebonr]

Everyone in the comments seems to love the evolve stuff, but as a tile guy, I'm not really a fan. Having said that, great video! lol and I still love the headboard on the bed!

[@FoolsGold80]

The Jason Bourne clip is the funniest damn insert I've seen in a long time!

[@justindaniel3273]

Jack black pointing and laughing at your crocs was a nice touch lol. I hated on crocs forever and my kids got me a pair and now I never take em off lol

[@majedsultan2855]

I just saw something about synthetic stone and some health stuff like lung problems from the dust. Did you check that out before you decided on it for your wall? Might be something to look into?

[@navyvet4935]

Looks great !!!Love the channel.

[@lewiskemp5893]

Looks great John

[@bazilwreckerloughead]

That turned out so great!

[@robertr4193]

The fireplace build came out pretty nice.

[@DirtBoyTrucker]

So cool man. Really looks great!

[@Sepuku78]

You could also make a transition to the left and to the right painted walls using an uneven number of bricks in each row (say from one to three), it would look better than a straight line

[@ScamstinCrew]

There's a trim prybar it's super wide at a 90 and with a bent flange that does most of the pulling for you.

[@billbostabbins4262]

Bonus tip: when prying against drywall use a piece of wood or something as a backer to distribute pressure evenly

[@N0rthernLites]

Looks great but my only concern would be servicing. I personally like to make some concealed access panel just in case 😂

[@territ1231]

Love this project. Beautiful! You look a lot thinner in this video. Looking good.

[@hashbestus8502]

Did you just call John Malecki fat? 😂

[@Whiskeywoodworks]

Amaze-balls 🎉❤ love it… great choice of stone colors and that fireplace man!

[@thewoodpost1428]

Looks incredible 🎉

[@pinkytaylor5845]

Looks so good! ❤

[@absolutelyblasted]

Don’t know how I haven’t seen this one yet nice

[@cindyhammack68]

That came out really nice!

[@ariesace02]

I know this is an older video but just for color flow you should take the black borders off the windows and stain the same as the all the other wood from the bed and fireplace.

[@vernsteinbrecker3759]

Very nice improvement, great job

[@Kaimli]

looks great!

[@EXTREMOZAU]

The project was great love the look

[@tosteson1]

Beautiful work

[@jaxonbarkle3009]

Okay now you need to do a pearl like the galaxy shift over it and see how that affects it. Also while I wouldn’t do the whole car it could be interesting to do parts of it to accent different areas. Or imagine this paint in a pinstripe!!!!

[@justinpizzonia8866]

Awesome as always!!! Love Watching your video's. Only problem is we need more of them😂

[@robboelectronicaus]

Love it 👍

[@boceunkleton3982]

Love your videos hope you Family loves the new room

[@0whitestone]

LAMO I lost it on the "Is it safe?" "Oh yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah." Said every husband ever trying to convince their wife of something they want to buy.

[@NotAgain8]

Great video 😁 keep up the good work

[@frankwolf9187]

Looks amazing!!

[@SiqueScarface]

As someone who grew up with tiled stoves in every room as the mean heating souce (and a coal powered bath boiler), I was firing up an oven since I was six or seven years old. This means that I would not be interested in anything fireplace-like where you can't put a log of wood in, light it and watch it turn to ashes. But that's just me.

[@bradasstv]

Sam should have his own show on here 😁👍

[@ryanhodges3248]

Good job John and crew! I want to nit pick but it looks great in the end so who really cares haha keep up the good and fun content

[@jriff21]

he falls/jumps off the ladder "thats jason borne" and then the clip pops up. come on! predicable Sir! Keep up the awesome content!

[@OuryLN]

🤑 ONE MILLION !!! 🤑😊

[@bryanmartin8336]

What I really missed from this video is John telling us how he sleeps and what mattress he uses.

[@Einfach_Dave]

dame it turned out awesome

[@markarmstrong2592]

Great job John can you how you fitted the shelves with the hardware thanks

[@Worthi_Creations]

Beautiful job

[@roush243]

You should go back over that faux rock with a drybrush and bring out some variation in coloration. Looks good though!

[@MakeItWithJim]

Wild that you're allowed a gas fire in a bedroom! Big no-no in the UK - also where does the heat from the fire go? Into the roof?

[@JMBurke]

"The Scope of the Gas".... I loved that movie!

[@joefaraone977]

Well done!!!!!

[@mattbachman7082]

John!!!! I know it isn't easy, but you should have taken the time to travel, just a little bit, for the eclipse!

[@1mRAAAH]

bruh this one is sick af

[@markduggan3451]

That looks awesome.

[@williamchupin4842]

14:38 that could have had ended terrible specially that nail going in the eye, good thing he had shop shades!