As we move into the closing months of the year, the weather begins to cool, the leaves turn color, football games get more intense, and we start preparing for winter. One of the items to prep for the changing season is having your fireplace ready. It is time to make sure your gas logs are up to the task of providing warmth for your family, and that comforting glow that comes with the season. But before you change out your gas logs, it is important to know the difference between a vented and a vent-free gas log.
The holidays are right around the corner and while the temperatures are still fluctuating in south Louisiana, there is still something about a freshly lit fireplace throwing light and heat around your home that makes this time of the year all the more special. If you have gas logs in your fireplace then they may not have been used in quite some time; this means a little due diligence is necessary before you light it up again as the temperatures fall. Here are a few tips for getting your fireplace safe and ready, as well as a few accessories that can bring your fireplace to the next level.
There’s nothing like the aroma and warmth of a freshly lit fire. The light from the flame, the crackle from the wood, and the overall experience are all distinct to south Louisiana’s brief winters. However, before you ignite that first log of the season, there are few things you need to know to make sure your fires are safe and efficient. While gas logs and electric inserts offer a relatively turnkey fire operation, wood-burning fireplaces create a different type of atmosphere and require a few more steps for preparation. Here are a few things to ensure a well-working fireplace.
Although the opportunities are few and far between in south Louisiana, few things are nicer than cozying up next to a warm fireplace. A fireplace sets the many moods of autumn and winter, from enjoying a movie or football game on a cold evening to gathering around the warmth on Thanksgiving afternoon and Christmas morning; it’s hard to replace the atmosphere that these amenities create. Whether you need a fireplace, are do for an upgrade, or are looking for an easier, more efficient fireplace option, an electric fireplace offers a lot of benefits.
This is the time of the year when the coats come out of the attic, the air conditioner takes a break, and your fireplace gets a workout to warm up your home. Today there are more fireplace options than ever before. The fireplace has evolved from a brick and mortar square that burns wood in your living room to a space that can provide a variety comfort and convenience options.
