If it is a colder region then a fireplace is a significant asset to add to the house and also increase the selling value. A hotter place will already be too hot for any extra heat.
They make a house look much more modern. I understand it can increase your home value by at least $3000.
Fireplaces, especially gas fireplaces, don't really do much to heat your home unless a fireplace blower or fan kit is installed. A blower kit will dramatically increase the efficiency of your fireplace by helping to distribute the heated air your fireplace produces into your home. They have kits and replacement blowers for most major brands of gas fireplaces. Even some wood fireplaces.
The answer to this depends entirely on the home owner. How much do you use the fireplace? How long is the winter? If your winter is November to March and you burn 5 nights a week from 5pm to 11pm, you will probably go through about 2 to 2 1/2 cords.
Although I don't know much about gas fireplace screens, I would suggest looking at Home Depot because they have many home amenities there. They may also suggest a particular brand.
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% increase = 17.71% % increase = |original value - new value| /original value * 100% = |21610 - 25437| /21610 * 100% = 3827 /21610 * 100% = 0.1771 * 100% = 17.71%
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that depends on the size and quality of the pool and spa enquuire with a local real estate dealer for the best advice.
My home has a beautiful southern exposure. On the south side of the house is a large deck. If I were to add a sun room I am sure the value increase to my home would be much greater than the cost of the sun room. In fact, this is something I have been considering for some time now.
Wood pellets are intended to burn under a forced draft. They will not burn as well in a fireplace- why not use regular firewood? It is much less expensive than the wood pellets, and will burn as well in a fireplace. PS- a fireplace is a very poor choice for heating a home.
A grate heater can be used to make a wood burning fireplace more efficient at heating a home. Fireplaces often use electric fans to blow the heat into the room. Grate heaters use much less electricity than traditional electric fans.
How much value it adds with depend on the square footage and how much curb apeal it adds. Learn more here http://www.ehow.com/how-does_4681409_sunroom-add-value-home.html