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A Fireplace Is A Worthy Addition To Your Home – Here’s Why

Allen Brown by Allen Brown
September 21, 2022
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When the weather starts to change and you wake up to cool autumn mornings with cold snaps on the grass, many of us get excited because we start to think about the upcoming holidays and our absolute favorite activities. Winter’s arrival, however, also heralds a rise in heating bills, a feature of the gloomy, chilly season that many households dread. Have you thought about putting a fireplace in your house? It can be expensive to heat your home exclusively with a furnace; installing a fireplace can help you save money on energy. But a fireplace not only has the potential to reduce your energy costs but also improve your wintertime experience! The following are the top reasons to install a fireplace in your house right away.

Make the Space Cozy

After a day of shoveling snow or enduring a chilly commute, there is nothing better than entering a room lit by a fire. You can unwind and relax by gazing at flickering flames while feeling the warmth of fire fill your face, whether it is a wood-burning or an electric fireplace. Your mind can wander in a meditative state when you hear the crackling of wood in a fireplace. Additionally, by picking out an electric fireplace, the experience won’t be diminished in any way; in fact, many people think they’re a more stylish and modern alternative. Having guests over for a celebration? They will inevitably gravitate toward the warmth and light that a fireplace offers. For the evening, at home alone? Prepare a nice, warm coffee cup filled with delicious chocolate or tea, pull up a chair, and pick up a good book, and you have a wonderful evening ahead of you.

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Boost the Value of Your House

A fireplace is a huge selling point for prospective homebuyers. This is especially true if you live in a region with lots of snow. In addition to drawing in potential buyers, a wood-burning or electric fireplace can also convince some of them to increase their offer on your home. You’re not the only person considering ways to cut your utility bills! Watch the bidding war start when you add a brand-new, contemporary fireplace to your house, particularly if it has a hearth or stonework.

Bring Safety

Even a wood fireplace can be incredibly safe with the right upkeep. However, the homeowner gets an even greater level of safety with gas and electric models than they would with a wood fireplace. To keep them in good working order, these components require very little maintenance, and several safety regulations must be followed during production. This results in fireplaces that not just offer effective and affordable heating but also a high degree of operational safety.

Create a Room’s Focal Point

A brand-new fireplace can transform a dull room into the new social hub of your house. The design options are virtually endless thanks to the constantly expanding stone backsplash and fireplace design combinations. Many people envision their ideal living room having a lovely mantel above the fireplace. Why not try it? Beautiful fireplaces make wonderful focal points and can be enjoyed all year long!

This soon-to-be conversation piece can be a cozy spot for gathering with loved ones and can even double as an entertainment center. Watch your favorite movies or play board games by the fireplace for hours of fun. Lots of people like to shop for built-in gas fireplaces to create a point that ties their whole living room together. For instance, they can use it for multiple purposes like a coffee table, game night, or just for a place to sit and chat.

Make the Ideal Romantic Environment

Fireplaces provide more than just a cozy ambiance; they are also ideal for romantic dates. For the atmosphere, add more candles and slow jazz. If it’s snowing outside, bonus points. Uncork some wine or pop open a bottle of champagne, then cuddle up next to the fire. You can do a puzzle, play a game, or have a dreamy dinner for two. With the warmth from your fireplace, you won’t have to worry about your lips freezing. Parents of young children can also enjoy a date night at home with this option — no babysitter is necessary!

Spend Less on Utilities

You almost missed this one, right? The addition of a fireplace has so many positive effects on your joy and lifestyle by itself that the fact that it reduces energy costs almost seems like a side benefit. A new fireplace, whether it burns wood or gas, is a fantastic, money-saving purchase. When utilized as a secondary heat source, new fireplace systems, which operate with a minimum of 85% effectiveness, can save hundreds, or even thousands, of dollars annually. And as was already mentioned, you might be able to utilize a wood-burning fireplace as your primary source of heat by connecting one to your current heating system. You can significantly reduce your utility costs in that way.

There are a lot of benefits to purchasing a new fireplace for your house. Your winter will be made brighter by a fireplace, which will give you, your household, and your guests countless hours of happiness and enjoyment. So why are you still waiting? Before the snowflakes begin to fall, get a fireplace set up and operating!

Allen Brown

Allen Brown

The information contained in this article is for informational purposes only and is not in any way intended to substitute professional advice, medical care or advice from your doctor.

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