How to Fix a Fireplace
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Working with masonry can be dusty, and the silica dust produced by working with it is hazardous to your health. To minimize the dust, Mark recommends hanging up plastic tarps around the entire work area to confine it to one space, and he also recommends using dust-collecting tools. The grinder and HEPA vacuum Mark used on this project are both manufactured by Bosch. The hand tools Mark used on this project, including the chisel, hammer, trowel, and mixing bucket can be found at home centers. The replacement brick Mark used can be found at local masonry yards. Mark used a Type N mortar to secure the new brick in place, which is manufactured by Quikrete.