Adding a Fireplace to Your Home: A Complete Guide

There’s nothing quite like relaxing with your family at the end of a long day, huddled around a warm fireplace, with a comfy blanket and hot cup of cocoa in hand. Is this something you can picture in your own home? With an outdated, unattractive fireplace, it may be hard to do.

If you’ve considered adding or updating your current fireplace, contact the DiFabion Remodeling team to discuss the benefits of this simple way to help make your house a home.

Types of Fireplaces To Consider 

If you want to enjoy the benefits of a fireplace but don’t have one, you do have options:

• Adding a traditional wood-burning fireplace is an exceptionally costly endeavor because you have to remodel the home to add the required chimney.
• Gas-powered fireplaces are a little less costly, but still require running gas lines to the fireplace.
• Choose an electric model if you’re adding a fireplace to a home that doesn’t have one already. Enjoy all the benefits, with minimal effort and risk, with an electric fireplace.

Pros & Cons of Installing a Fireplace

Whether your home has a fireplace or not, you need to understand the benefits and drawbacks of a fireplace when deciding about your next remodel. Some of the pros of having a fireplace include:

• Adds cozy charm to the space
• Gives you another option to heat your main living area
• Adds a mantle for decorating
• Creates the right ambiance in your home

Of course, fireplaces aren’t perfect. Some potential downsides include:

• Potential safety issues with small children
• Cleaning needed for wood-burning fireplaces
• Need to buy firewood

Several of these downsides are actually eliminated with the use of an electric fireplace, but regardless, they do need to be considered as you decide what the right choice is for your home.

Breathe New Life into Your Fireplace With a Remodel

If your fireplace is outdated, you may want to consider an upgrade with your next remodeling project. Remodeling your fireplace can recreate the nostalgia of growing up with that rustic, cabin feel or provide a sleek, modern twist on a timeless feature of any home. Even if your home doesn’t have a fireplace and the benefits that come with it, you do have options.

DiFabion Remodeling is here to talk you through the pros and cons of adding this popular feature and help you decide if a wood-burning fireplace, a gas insert, or an electric unit is right for you and your family.

Contact DiFabion Remodeling for Fireplace Help

Whether you’re remodeling your fireplace or adding a new one, the right contractors are the key to a job well done. DiFabion Remodeling is the Charlotte area’s top choice for home remodeling needs.

We’ll take the time to get to know you and your goals for your home, then recommend the right fireplace and remodeling options to help you meet those goals. Call today to discuss your fireplace needs with our skilled team.

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