After using a wood burning stove for over 25 years, it was time for a new one. The best time is a nice log burning on Christmas eve when the family comes over and everyone wants that seat by the fireplace. Well good luck on your Fireplace place choice and i hope you enjoy it as much as we all do here in New Jersey.
Best wishes Mike Lang. When we built our first house, the builder suggested a fireplace in the living room. What a mistake. The few times we used it, it caused the rest of the house to change temperature. So when we built our second houses, we told the builder — no fireplace for us. We have a pellet stove that has a thermostat you can set for comfort.. I find this source of heat is efficient.. Pellet stoves work great at any level, they can be inserted into old fireplaces, free standing options are great, and the chimneys are easy to install as a dryer vent.
It got me when you said that gas fireplaces will be able to be turned on with just a switch. I guess I will be choosing this instead since I can be impatient with lighting up wood.
Honestly, I might also cause an accident because I do not trust my skills with that. Well for a couple in their late 60s gas fireplace is the right thing.
We have a propane fireplace now and absolutely hate everything about it. I have to sit right in front of it to feel any warmth. The smell is horrible. We use our fireplace almost every day during winter time.
And I truly miss the authentic wood burning fireplace. We have a very old wood burning insert that we have used for 10 seasons and it needs to be retired. It blows out horrible dust and dirt, I hate the thing. I was convinced we should go gas but then I considered the cost hmmmm. The place you want your fireplace located dictates what type of fireplace to buy. Wood-burning fireplaces are best installed near exterior walls. Other fuel types can be used on interior walls.
Want a fireplace that you can move around as you decorate and even take with you when you move? Then a free-standing fireplace over a built-in insert is a smart choice. The living room is one of the most common rooms for a fireplace. However, smaller electric and gas models make them a good option for dining rooms , primary bedrooms , offices, and even outdoors as well.
Fireplace installation ranges from simply plopping down a free-standing electric fireplace to spending weeks on remodeling your home for a brand-new wood-burning fireplace. In the middle of the installation spectrum is a gas fireplace. These must be connected to a gas line. If you have one, the process is simple. Hiring a professional to install a gas line is more expensive and time-consuming.
Building and installing a wood-burning fireplace almost always takes a professional. Some models of gas fireplaces can be installed on your own. Many electric fireplaces also require minimal installation and can be done alone. All fireplaces, but especially wood-burning fireplaces, must be used with utmost caution. Follow proper fire safety guidelines to protect the safety of yourself, your family, and your home. Fire safety starts with the type of fireplace you buy. Electric fireplaces are hands down the safest option for families with children or pets.
Gas, gel, and ethanol are also safer for children and pets. Wood-burning fireplaces, on the other hand, can be very dangerous if used improperly. Make sure to buy a quality fireplace screen and gate, whether or not you have children or pets.
Wood-burning fireplaces must be cleaned out regularly. In addition to regular cleaning, you should have a professional clean and inspect your chimney on an annual basis. Those installing a gas fireplace should hire a professional to connect it to their gas line, even though doing so can seem like an easy DIY task. Your gas fireplace should also be outfitted with an oxygen-depletion sensor also known as a safety pilot.
The device automatically shuts the gas off if too much carbon monoxide builds up. Along these same lines, you should install at least one carbon monoxide detector on every floor of your home if using a gas fireplace.
Free-standing and wall-mounted units are generally more affordable than built-in inserts. The most expensive option is a wood-burning fireplace, especially one constructed from scratch.
Certain models can be installed by yourself, but you need a professional to install others, adding more money onto your bill. Gas fireplaces also require an annual professional inspection. Yes, fireplace removal is typically possible. Cost is dictated by the degree of work required. Some homeowners opt to just remove selected parts of the system, while others choose pricier total demolition. Factors affecting the price include size and number of fireplaces, materials, the intricacy of finish, and structural considerations.
Yes, it is safe to paint a fireplace inside and out. For the exterior, most experts recommend an acrylic latex paint heat-rated for up to degrees Fahrenheit. Some manufacturers make paints for stone, brick and stucco that should also work, provided the heat rating checks out. For inside the firebox, a high-heat paint that can withstand degrees Fahrenheit or more is safest.
Recommended application methods are spray or a roller made for textures. Ashes from wood fires have multiple garden applications. A light sprinkle on a vegetable garden will add lime and potassium. As they are a highly alkaline substance, ashes should not be used on plants that need acidic soil, like potatoes, peppers, and blueberries. But a little mixed into a compost pile will do wonders for a whole host of other plants, including asparagus, swiss chard, and broccoli.
Ashes cannot be recycled in the conventional curbside pickup sense. However, there are many ways to reuse them. In addition to fertilizing the garden, they can be used to remove algae from ponds; as a natural insect repellent; and in household cleaning.
In snowy climates, fireplace users often use ash instead of salt or sand on icy walks. And industrious, adventurous souls can use wood ash to make lye and soap. Some units can easily heat square feet. But a fireplace could certainly be the primary source in the main living areas , with a secondary source for bedrooms or far-flung spaces.
Gas fireplaces are available both vented and unvented. An unvented model will transfer more of its heat into the building, but the tradeoff is that it transfers more carbon monoxide as well. Gas fireplaces are considered inexpensive to run. Exact costs will depend on two main factors: the output of the unit in question, usually measured in BTUs, and the current cost of fuel.
Whether the unit is meant to be heat-producing or decorative can also factor in. Since natural gas is roughly three times less expensive than propane, a natural gas unit will cost less to run. Yes, gas fireplaces can be removed. If there is a chimney, the project becomes more complex and expensive, depending on the type of installation.
Download thousands of custom coloring pages and puzzles for your kids. Here is our ultimate guide to buying a fireplace for your home. Table of Contents I. They can go essentially anywhere, including some truly creative and surprising perches. Some electric fireplaces are basically pure decoration, while others incorporate a heating element to supply some associated warmth, though nothing like a gas or wood fireplace.
Keep in mind another obvious drawback of the electric fireplace, though: A power outage will render it useless—and in the dead of winter a power outage is often when you wish you had a fireplace to cuddle up in front of the most. A bio fireplace runs off liquid bio-ethanol fuel: aka denatured alcohol. The burner unit is simply a container into which this liquid is poured and then lit, producing a genuine flame. This makes bio fireplaces crazy-easy to install in any number of settings, from tabletop and wall-mounted configurations to freestanding structures in the middle of a room.
So bio fireplaces are simple to set up and use, and—unlike an electric fireplace—actually give you a flame to enjoy. What about the drawbacks? Well, for one thing, bio-ethanol is highly flammable and thus potentially dangerous; you need to store and handle it with care. That said, a filled burner can produce flame for several hours. A cousin of the bio fireplace, a gel fireplace burns an alcohol gel for a ventless, freestanding source of flame and modest warmth. A canister might put out 3, Btus or so, but you can light multiple ones at a time to introduce a bit more supplemental heat.
The gel fuel produces a slightly crackly flame that at least nods in some small way to the bewitching soundtrack of a wood fire. One fun use of an outdoor fireplace or fire pit is cooking: With a simple grill setup, you can harness the energy of those flames for more than just cozying up around on a crisp evening and whip up some flame-kissed meats, veggies—even flatbreads and pizzas! Our 90 second quiz will take you step by step through a series of questions to determine which pizza oven style is best for you.
The majority of heat they produce travels right back up that mandatory chimney. For every beautiful, roaring fire comes the required — and pesky — post-burn cleanup of ash.
Special Considerations: Opting for a wood-burning fireplace with cast-iron doors strengthens the impact of the heat. Design Tips: Most fireplaces are of the masonry variety, crafted from bricks with a brick chimney above to match, creating a well-worn, intimate feel.
Pellet Stove This type of stove is reminiscent of an old-fashioned fireplace. Pellet stoves offer relatively good warmth compared to other fireplaces. Ash pans at the bottom of the stove make for an easy cleanup session. Like a washer or dryer, pellet stoves can be installed on most exposed walls, giving homeowners tremendous flexibility.
Cons: Pellets are sold in large, heavy bags that require ample storage space. Special Considerations: Firewood may come cheaply, but when in pellet form the price goes up significantly. Design Tips: Pellet stoves have a charming look and are most often fashioned from heavy-duty cast iron with enamel finishes.
Gas The expediency of no-mess, no-chimney-required gas fireplaces is certainly attractive to many homeowners. Pros: Ceramic logs turn on instantly with a light switch or remote control; no kindling required. All components are enclosed in a burn chamber behind a sealed piece of glass, which makes cleaning up a cinch. Cons: For some homeowners, seeing a flame spew from ceramic logs, instead of wood ones, is lackluster. Special Considerations: Ventless inserts may have a higher efficiency rate, but the exhaust they produce is emitted into your home and can be alarming.
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