02-03-2011, 09:38 PM
Well if you do not use it a fireplace is nothing but a bug catcher. 2 square things above and below each other look a little weird. I would close off the fireplace and put either an entertainment center there with the tele above or a bookshelf. You can cover the fireplace with it but put a firestop in the chimney in case there was ever a fire you do not want a chimney helping to fan the flames. Cap the top so no critters get in there and if you ever sell it the new owners would have the option of either fixing it or keeping it covered.
He ain't heavy, he's my brother.