DIY fireplace/media console

Tracy C
by Tracy C
I've been shopping around for an electric fireplace with the glass embers. I can't find one that has the dimensions I want (actually I did, but it cost an arm and a leg!) so I'm wondering if I can buy a firebox and either build one around it to my liking or better yet - fit it to a refinished piece of furniture that I like. Of course I'm concerned about a fire hazard so I'm a little reluctant to do this. I am going to the local fireplace store and ask but hoping that someone here has made one. Thx
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