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Archive for January 3rd, 2010

Unfortunately, most small apartments do not include fireplaces. Because they are no longer used as a main method of heating the household, it seems as if fireplaces are beginning to be forgotten about altogether. Because of this, many apartment owners are missing on the great experiences fireplaces offer, such as holiday occasions and romantic evenings.

For those individuals lucky enough to have a fireplace in their apartment, you are quite lucky. For the most part, landlords and property owners are not going to be too fond of the idea of having a hole knocked into the wall for a fireplace to be installed. Fireplaces also run from about $5,000 to $7,500 for a complete installation, so this is another factor landlords have to consider.

For those individuals who do not have a fireplace, there are options available to fix the problem. Some options will show to be more expensive than others, but it’s all in applying the right option to the corresponding situation. Some options may also pose safety considerations that need to be considered.

Other than the installation of a real fireplace, there are four that options that may be considered, which include the gas fireplace, the electric fireplace, and the ventless gel. As a whole, the gas option is just as expensive as a real fireplace to install and you’d better make sure you have apartment renters insurance. Electric fireplaces are easy to install, and requires no preapproval no from the landlord. The electric fireplaces simply plug into the wall, and have an on and off switch. Ventless gel fireplaces don’t require much installation. One important component that one might want to consider is that the ventless gel, unlike the electric, produces more heat and continues to run during a power outage.

On a whole, the ventless fireplace would probably be the best option to consider if not wanting to deal with a landlord. However, if the landlord approves, and you’re up for the challenge, install a real fireplace, as nothing can beat or replicate the experience exactly!