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Help! any ideas for improving this dated rock wall fire place?

last year

I'm looking for a solution to somehow make this rock wall fireplace look prettier. We are in a 1930s home with lovely high ceilings and hardwood floors, but this 1970s (?) fireplace situation really needs some TLC. I'm not one for too modern a look, I would like to complement the classic bones of the house.



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    last year

    Use a power chisel and remove the rock. It's not attractive. Look on YouTube to see how the rock comes down with the power chisel.

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