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Tips For Choosing The Right Gas Fireplace
By Scarlett Tomei, Mon Dec 5th

With all the options out there, picking the right onecan be a challenge. Here are some tips to help make the decisioneasier.

1. Choose a style that fits your home. For example, if you livein a prairie-style home, you want a that reflects thatfeeling, not a baroque masterpiece. Find a company that offers arange of options so you'll be assured of finding a fireplacethat is the perfect complement for your home.

2. Pick the right material. Not only do stone surrounds offernatural beauty and add dimension to a space, they also are saferthan wood or resin surrounds. In fact, updated fire codes inmany communities restrict the use of some wood or resinsurrounds. However, stone is expensive and can be hard to workwith, requiring experience and special tools. A greatalternative is Milestone Architectural Stone, made from handcast, lightweight concrete.

3. Set a budget. Having a number in mind before starting aproject helps focus your options. Your contractor or designercan suggest ways to save money. For example, less weighttranslates to savings in many ways, including reduced labor andshipping costs and quicker project completion time.

4. Make sure your can withstand the elements. Outdoorfireplaces require special considerations, since they're exposedto wind, rain and snow.

5. Will you do it yourself? Unless you're a stone mason, youprobably wouldn't try to install a natural stone fireplace. Butsome gas fireplaces can be installed by do-it-yourselfers. Thematerial can be cut using a circular saw, and installation isstraightforward using their complete installation guides.

6. Get expert advice. If you're lucky enough to be using aninterior designer or architect, they can help you choose afireplace that is the right scale for your project.

From a craftsman bungalow to a suburban rambler to thebackyard, no matter where you put one, a adds dramaand enjoyment to your home, not to mention increasing its value.

For more information on gas products,visit http://www.gas-fireplaces.org.

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