There are different types of home fireplaces, so you can find one for your house or apartment whether you already have a wood-burning fireplace installed or not. A fireplace is romantic, soothing, and a great place to get warm and cozy. Here's a look at some options in home fireplaces to consider. 

A Wood-Burning Fireplace

A fireplace that burns wood logs is a classic choice. However, if you don't already have one in your home, putting in a new wood-burning fireplace is an expensive project. In addition to the fireplace, you'll need a way to vent the fireplace vertically, so that means you also need a chimney. Burning wood isn't the most convenient way to build a fire, but if you're used to the experience, you may enjoy the building and tending process.

A Gas Insert For An Existing Fireplace

If you already have a fireplace, but you don't enjoy the bother of burning wood, you can have a gas insert put in your old wood-burning fireplace. This involves venting the gas up the original chimney and installing an electrical gas line and electrical outlet in the firebox.

Then an insert is slid in that fills the opening so your fireplace looks natural, but you can enjoy the convenience of burning gas rather than wood. You can turn gas flames on and off with the push of a button, so there is no need to build and tend a fire. There's no need to haul and store wood, and your fireplace is ready to go any time you need extra heat or just want a relaxing atmosphere.

A Free-Standing Fireplace

If you don't already have a fireplace built into your home and you don't want the expense of building one, you can buy a free-standing fireplace. These can operate on gas or electricity. All gas fireplaces have to vent to the outside, but some models can vent through a wall as well as through the roof so they can be installed nearly anywhere.

Free-standing fireplaces are often designed to look like they're built-in since they have mantles and stone fronts. Some are even built so they can be installed in a corner and not take up a lot of room. Electric free-standing fireplaces are perfect when you rent a home or apartment since they don't need to be vented to the outdoors.

They just plug right in an outlet and are operated with a remote. Some allow you to turn on the flames without heat so you can set a romantic mood with the fireplace without creating heat on a warm summer evening.

Contact a local home fireplace service to learn more.

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