We have been in our home for 6 years now and since our children are getting older we have been considering do a major addition and renovation. One of the things that we know we want to do is to open up some walls between the kitchen and den and also open up the ceiling so that we have a more open floor plan. One of the issue we have is that there is a wood burning fireplace in the corner of the den along a wall we want to take out. I don’t really like this fireplace and it has never been used. However, I LOVE the look of the fireplace and the mantel. I think we haven’t used it because of my fear of wood burning in my home. I have been so frightened the kids would be harmed by flying embers or touch a hot fireplace gate. I also worry about being able to put the fire out to go to bed. It is really a very REAL fear. So I was thinking that maybe we could take that out when we do the refurb and instead install an electric fireplace. From what I have read one of these would let me enjoy a fireplace without the worries I have in using a wood burning fireplace. This would not be messy, I could just turn it off when I am ready for bed, and there are no embers to escape. It really does seem like the best of both worlds. Now I just have to figure out where to put it once we tear that wall out. I am so excited about the prospect of more room and a better floor plan. My house really wasn’t well though out and it drives me nuts to try to live in and decorate. I would love to hear from any of you who might have an electric fireplace. Does it have pros and cons I should know? Does it raise your electric bill in the winter or does it even out because you aren’t using the heater? Any feedback would be appreciated!
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