How to Convert Your Fireplace with Gas Inserts
Gas log fireplaces provide warmth and atmosphere for a home, without the added trouble of logs. They require little maintenance, but do need annual care just to make sure everything is working properly. During installation you can choose a vented gas log, which requires a chimney and looks li...
Use high-quality gas logs that resemble the cut firewood you see in a wood-burning fireplace. Also, look for realistic-looking twigs and branches in your log set. Measure the logs to make sure they're the right size for your fireplace opening. Make sure your fireplace opening still has pl...
It's unadvised to simply pull out the gas logs and throw wood logs into the fireplace. You'll first have to check if you have a venting system that can handle the smoke of burning wood. If you don't do this, you risk filling your home with smoke when you use the fireplace. Though...
What will be in your fireplace? Deciding what will be in your fireplace will guide how you should frame the entire project. Not everyone chooses to use a fireplace insert, for example. Some people simply want an aesthetically pleasing place to put their space heater. If this is the case, ...
In this article, we'll discuss how to be smart about how you use energy, how to know when to turn electrical power on and off, and how to use natural gas, propane, and fuel oil in the most effective way. Basic Concepts of Energy Efficiency You can make a lot of progress toward ...
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THE ADVANTAGES OF A GAS FIRE PIT CONVENIENCE All the advantages that apply to your gas fireplace are also true for an outdoor fire pit, including convenience. No need to split wood and kindling and keep dry, no more storing wadded newspaper or cleaning up ashes. With a gas fire pit, all...
For a gas fireplace, locate the gas valve inside and make sure it’s on the ‘off’ position, to prevent a dangerous leak in the home. Then, wait some minutes to allow the fireplace to cool down. 2. Next, remove the gas logs and lava rocks and place on an old towel outside or ...
“Is a gas fireplace expensive to run?” Before buying a gas fireplace, it’s smart to ask just that question. All heating units – furnaces, heaters, and fireplaces – burn natural gas, propane or electricity to generate heating output. We will look into how much does it cost to run ...