These days, many builders are building very few homes with fireplaces unless it is an optional feature. Maybe it has to do with no-burn nights, which help keep our air clean, or that living in Arizona, we don't need them. Well, a fireplace is a great way to heat your home on those chilly nights and it can be so romantic.
Fireplaces are available for wood burning and for gas.
If you re thinking about a remodeling project and want to add a fireplace but are unsure where to start, first determine where the fireplace will go. Then do a little research on the styles and burn types. Gas-burning fireplaces can use either natural gas or propane gas and can either be vented through the roof or directly though an exterior wall. One advantage of a direct-vent fireplace is the overall cost savings versus having to build a chimney and cutting a hole in the roof. Now before I go any further, I must say that if you are going to want a gas fireplace, hire a professional licensed installer.