my dad the recycling genius

ugh...so tired and tummy not feeling good...will explain later. short version: old fire-burning fireplace that we cannot burn anymore, dad uses the found old working parts from thrown away hot water heater, modifies them, buys a few pipes + an on off switch, runs a line off the main natural gas live and VOILA! a super cool heating element that i think can be modified into a wonderfully cool industrial stove. okay, phone calls and then bed for me...ow...ow...ow...teatime.