An Electric Fireplace for Winter Decor?
Heating Should Not Be Ugly or Scary!
Growing up, we had a real fireplace. I loved the smell, look and the heat that it put out. However, there are many disadvantages of a real fireplace.
I was first exposed to an electric fireplace in one of my timeshare properties. While the old electric fireplaces were ugly and klunky (a word used by Wally Cleaver), they have come a long way baby!
Today, the electric fireplace can not only heat your home, but also compliment your Winter or cold weather decor.
This website provides several examples and also explains the advantages of owning one.
Happy Heating!
The Advantages of Owning an Electric Fireplace
Fire HazardAn electric fireplace is not fire-hazard free, however, it doesn't spark like a real fire.
Soot FreeNo need to call Dick Van Dyke or Mary Poppins to clean your chimney, which could also cause fires.
Smokeless I love a fireplace for the smell also, however, the smoke isn't necessary for the ambiance and you can talk yourself into believing that it is real.
FirewoodFirewood in the house usually is difficult and if you store it outside, you need to retrieve it. With an electric fireplace, you can just plug it in!
Decor You can pick something you like that goes with your decor while with a fireplace, unless you remodel it, it is difficult to change the look.
Expense Although you are using electric and your bill may be slightly higher, you don't have to buy wood, drive to get it or hire anyone to clean up the chimney.
"When I retire I'm going to spend my evenings by the fireplace going through those boxes. There are things in there that ought to be burned."
Richard M. Nixon
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