FIREPLACES ADD SOME SNAP, CRACKLE, AND POP!
When the weather outside is frightful, a fire can be so delightful. That is what the song says, anyway. But loads of homeowners tend to agree with the sentiment, so surely, they cannot all be wrong. Adding a fireplace to your home can seem like a big undertaking, but there are several options for homeowners looking to add a little snap, crackle, and pop to their living spaces. Fireplaces: Beyond the Chimney Long, long ago, there was only one way to have a fire indoors: you had to have a brick chimney to contain the flames and keep everybody safe. However, that was back then; today there are lots of options for adding fireplaces to your home without having to also add a new chimney or repair an old one that is no longer in use. This is great news, especially if you really want a fireplace for ambiance, rather than to be used as a primary heating or cooking source. While wood-burning, masonry fireplaces have a sort of rustic, nostalgic appeal, today’s modern ventless options ...
