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A fireplace can add value to your home and help you cut back on the costs of your central heating. More importantly, however, fireplaces are a great way to snuggle up with a book or a film and create some fond memories.<\/p>\n
When it comes to buying a fireplace, there are several different styles to choose from. In this guide, we aim to help make your buying decision easier.<\/p>\n
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An oldie but a goodie. Wood-burning fireplaces are exactly what the name suggests. Powered by wood, these units go for as long as you have the kindling material necessary to make them operate.<\/p>\n
Wood-burning fireplaces give you lots of control over the size of the fire. However, they do require constant attention, and due to the nature of the medium, they rarely produce a consistent burn.<\/p>\n
Even with all that said, there is something deeply nostalgic about the crackling sound of a burning log, right?<\/p>\n
See:\u00a0<\/strong>The best ways to heat up your garage in the winter<\/a><\/p>\n Gas Fireplace\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Image credit: Duluth Forge, Amazon<\/p><\/div>\n Like the previous option, the name pretty much says it all when it comes to the gas-burning fireplace. These units hook up directly to the gas line in your house. They are easy to light, and they will burn steadily until you decide that it is time to turn them off.<\/p>\n This low maintenance option is a great way to enjoy some stress-free relaxation, but there are some built-in cons.<\/p>\n For one thing, gas fireplaces lack the authenticity that many people look for in a fireplace. While some units use fiberglass logs to create a realistic effect, gas units just aren\u2019t the same as the wood-burning alternative.<\/p>\n They also might not be doable for people on a restrictive budget. In addition to costing more upfront than most wood-burning fireplaces, they also tend to cost more to operate.<\/p>\n Still, if you are looking for a quick and easy fire, the gas-burning fireplace will be right for you.<\/p>\n Electric Fireplace\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Image Credit: Masarflame Jenrick, Amazon<\/p><\/div>\n Finally, consider the electric fireplace<\/a>. These units look quite a lot like a typical fireplace, but they are actually more like a decorated space heater than anything else. At their core, they feature a heating element and a fan to disperse the hot air. They don\u2019t get as hot as a real fire<\/a>, but the effect can heat a room.<\/p>\n They will also feature all the dressings of a standard fireplace. They may feature screens that bear the appearance of flames and even sound effects that produce the noise of a burning log. Higher-end units will even feature mantels for pictures or knick-knacks.<\/p>\n
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