AcuCraft Fireplaces

It's hard to argue against adding a fireplace to your dream home. They provide a place for your family and friends to gather, and the flickering flames are captivating, allowing us to sit, relax, and enjoy the moment. Fireplaces can also be an economical way to heat your home as many of the best ones will have air tight doors or are sealed with glass for maximum efficiency.  So, you’ve decided that your home needs a fireplace, but the second decision is whether to go with a wood burning fireplace or a gas fireplace. You really can’t go wrong with either choice as they both carry unique pros and cons. Even so, if you’re torn between the two different styles, here are a few things to consider to help you make your decision.  What Designs Do You Like? Because you’ll look at or use your fireplace regularly, you should make sure that you’re getting a fireplace that is appealing to you and complements your home’s interior design. Many people enjoy the tradit...

People choose a wood burning fireplace for many different reasons. Whether they want to heat their home with it, cook over it, or just want the simple pleasure of sitting and listening to the wood pop and crackle, a wood burning fireplace can do it all. The thing is, not all wood will produce the same results with some types better for certain situations.  So, if you know what you enjoy most out of a fire and want to make sure you’re getting a consistent experience every time, here are the woods to look for.  For Warmth If you want to maximize the heat your fireplace puts out, then using the right wood is a must. Specifically, you should choose a seasoned hardwood like Ash, Hickory, or Oak. Hardwood is best for fires you want to last for hours because they take longer to burn and put off almost twice as much heat when compared to softwood. When you’re trying to heat your home or even just keep a part of the house warm without relying on an expensive ...

If you ask anyone what they’d like to have in their dream home, undoubtedly next to granite countertops, walk-in closets, and a home theater, a premium fireplace is probably high on their list. Fireplaces have been staples in home design for centuries, first as a means of heating the home and more recently as an aesthetic choice too.  Can a fireplace really increase the value of a home? Well, if you ask home buyers as this survey did, they’ll tell you that fireplaces are a sought-after feature for them, with 40% of respondents saying they’d pay extra. In addition, when asked the same question, 70% of realtors stated that they see a price increase for homes with a gas or wood burning fireplace . Why is this? Here are a few ways fireplaces can increase a home’s economic, design, energy, and personal value.  Economic Value As with other features of a home like countertop materials, room size, and more, fireplaces, especially those with a striking modern desig...