Information on Gas & Electric Fireplaces 

Two of the most popular non wood-burning fireplaces on the market today include the gas and electric fireplace. If renovating consider fireplace inserts as they are designed to fit into an existing fireplace location, possible replacing your old wood-burning unit. Restrictions have been placed on wood fireplaces and wood stoves in selected communities throughout the U.S., mainly because of growing concern for the environment in recent years. These restrictions ban wood-burning on days with poor air quality, limit sales of stoves or restrict installation of stoves and fireplaces in new construction. If you do decide to add a gas or electric fireplace or install a fireplace insert consider all the accessories that are available to you, such as fireplace mantels that can help define the theme of your room.

The warmth and realism provided by a gas fireplace has contributed to their increased popularity with homeowners over the last several years. With this growing demand many home builders now include a fireplace in the design of their homes. Also gaining in popularity is the electric fireplace mainly due to its ease of installation; easily assembled and many come complete with a fireplace mantel so all that is required is for you to plug it into a standard electrical outlet. Another main benefit is that it does not require venting to the exterior, ideal for interior walls.

Throughout this site we will cover some of the more common questions associated with non wood-burning fireplaces, such as cost, energy efficiency and the various styles and designs available for both gas and electric fireplaces. For the handy person we will also provide information on how to make a fake fireplace and fireplace mantels. Additional features such as sound tracks playing the crackling sound of burning logs or adding one or more of the many accessories available can complete the look and feel of your fireplace. If your looking for the ultimate in a maintenance free fireplace, there are websites where you can download images and sound effects that mimic a fire, your monitor becomes the fireplace.