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Fires And Fireplaces

admin — Sat, 20 Dec 2008 18:15:30 +0000

It's getting frigid out there! This morning I woke up and it was 15 degrees. YES! Now that's a temperature that will wake you up when you step out that door. Watch your breath freeze in front of you as your fingers and toes begin to numb. Now, how does that feel? Okay, so it probably doesn't feel or sound too appealing. Luckily we have great ways to keep warm. When we're outdoors, it's our high-tech clothing, but when we're indoors it's fires and fireplaces. This is what it's all about. The forced central heat is great and all, but I prefer a nice crackling wood fireplace. These babies can pour out the heat.

You really shouldn't dismiss a wood-burning fireplace until you've tried one. I hear a lot of people do this and it irks me. They go on and on about fires and fireplaces, and how it's so much better to have gas. Okay, that's certainly one opinion. I don't dislike a gas or electric fireplace, but sometimes I want something more. Ah, who am I kidding? I always want something more. Something only a wood-burning fireplace can provide. Sure, gas fireplaces are appealing to most, because of the clean-up issue. You don't have one. You simply turn on the gas and light the pilot. All it takes to start and stop your fire is the flip of a switch. I enjoyed this for several years, but then cam a time when I wanted my wood-burning fireplace back. I love the option of roasting hotdogs and marshmallows. I can curl up by popping wood and a roaring flame. This is a very relaxing way to lounge in the family room.

For those who've never dealt with fires and fireplaces, you should keep a few things in mind when deciding on one. If you want simplicity, aesthetics and heat, but without any hassle, then electric or gas fireplaces are perfect for you. If you want a real flame blazing before you, and don't mind a little cleanup, then maybe you'd prefer a wood-burning fireplace. Just to give you an idea, when you go with wood-burning fires and fireplaces, you will need wood and you will have to scoop ashes regularly. But, these old-fashioned fireplaces are cheaper now days. The price of gas has gone up, while wood is still fairly inexpensive.

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Fires And Fireplaces

Indoor Fireplace Tips

admin — Tue, 14 Oct 2008 09:21:23 +0000

How do you stay warm during those harsh winter months? Do you hide out under a massive wool blanket with a cup of hot cocoa until the snow has melted? Hey, don't laugh; my eldest daughter does this. Or at least it seems like this is what she does. She's always shuffling around the house fluffy slippers on and a thick blanket draped around her shoulders. I prefer a slightly simpler approach. It's called an indoor fireplace. Yeah, you've surely come across this concept at some point or another. Heck, you may even have an indoor fireplace of your own. There are so many variations to pick and choose from now days, I really don't see how anyone can go wrong with this wonderful house-warming amenity.

I absolutely love an indoor fireplace. Now, just so I'm clear on the matter, I'm not referring to a new-age gas fireplace. Don't get me wrong. I can go on all day about how convenient these are and how enjoyable they can be during the cold season. However, I don't feel that they're quite what I'm looking for. I'm really into the old-school method of heating a home. Therefore when I mention an indoor fireplace, I am talking about wood-burning. Have you ever had the pleasure of dealing with a wood-burning indoor fireplace? It's gratifying on many levels. There's definitely a certain nostalgia to the process. You get to chop the firewood, stack it and prepare it for winter. You get to build and nurture a warm crackling flame each time you want to use it. Hey, you even get to routinely scoop out the ashes. Okay, well that's the only irksome part in my book. The rest of it I love. This of course pleases my wife as well. Although she is partial to a wood-burning indoor fireplace, she doesn't care for any of the work involved. That's okay, because I find it gratifying.

How do you choose which indoor fireplace concept is right for you? Well, I suggest you consider a few things. I already mentioned what is involved with a wood-burning fireplace. Now, with a gas indoor fireplace it's simpler. As long as your pilot light is lit, you only need to flip a switch and start your fireplace. Oh, and don't forget to pay that gas bill. Furthermore, you'll also want to consider the fact that a wood-burning fireplace works regardless of whether or not your power is out, and you can cook on it if you should need or want to. This is important to me when it comes to the indoor fireplace.

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