Storytime!
You are racing through the sky at the speed of light, your 9 reindeer plow through the bitter cold air. You begin your descent to a home miles below because someone there made the nice list. Swinging your bundle of toys on your shoulder, you approach the fireplace. The fireplace has definitely seen better days. It’s got some cracks, it’s got some dust, and it’s pretty dated. The last time you saw a mantle with peach bricks and white wood, you gagged. It’s not that you’re a snob; you just see every fireplace in the world, so you have a refined palette. You pull your least requested toy; the Harry Potter Invisibility Cloak will do for these people. And it’s not that you’re petty. It’s that whoever owns this home had the audacity to make you crawl through that musty fireplace, and now your famous red suit has to go to the cleaners. This is the Christmas they deserve. You fly far, far away back to the North Pole, questioning if they deserve a nice list after that ghastly chimney... You may need to reevaluate your criteria.
Don’t make Santa mad! Let Maverick Home Remodeling, Inc. update that fireplace and mantel. When you walk into a living room, it’s the first thing you notice. Older ones will often take up the majority of a wall space, giving it a very commanding energy over the whole room. Optics matter, but safety matters more. Some older fireplaces need updates just to be safer. We’ll get into everything because, Santa’s hurt feelings aside, there are plenty of reasons to invest in a fireplace remodel, and we wrote about 4 of them.
Increasing Energy Efficiency
The average cost of Colorado’s rate for residential electricity was over 11 cents per kilowatt-hour. That’s twice the cost of 20 years ago. Older fireplaces burn wood, which is inefficient and costs you a fortune in lost energy efficiency. More modern alternatives like a gas insert will reduce clean-up time, and you’ll never have to worry about running out of wood again. You might lose that burnt wood smell, but you could always just buy this campfire scented candle for a lovely rustic fragrance. Making the switch from a traditional fireplace to a gas insert is like two perks in one. You save a buck and improve the quality of your home—something that everybody wants.
Renewing The Style of Your Home
What’s the first thing you want to do after a long, hard day in the middle of winter? Well, if you’re anything like us, you want to flip on the fireplace, kick off your shoes and warm your toes by a lovely, crackling fireplace. And while you’re heating your toes, don’t you want to look at something beautiful?
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There can be design issues with fireplaces, like being backed into a corner or a little heavy on the bricks or even totally unfinished! A fireplace can be as beautiful as a work of art and just as diverse. Most Colorado homes look fantastic with a natural stone. Look at this remodel we did. We took out the empty shelves and replaced them with sleek floating shelves. Taking away the wood made the space feel less cluttered and claustrophobic. Now everything is nice and open.
Getting a Great Return On Your Investment
One important factor in any home remodeling project is the return on investment or ROI. Fireplaces happen to be one of the best investments homeowners can make because an estimated 90% or more will return to you whenever you choose to resell. A beautiful feature in your home can also work as a selling point for potential buyers. According to Angie's List survey, over 83% of real estate agents believe that a fireplace can add between $1,000-4,999.
And long before you are thinking about putting your home on the market, you’ll get to enjoy this renovation for years. Just picture how cute your stocking would look on a super modern floor-to-ceiling fireplace or a funky tile pattern. Not to mention this remodel won’t take up a lot of space in your home and will allow for your family to move around more freely during the remodeling process.
Improving Functionality with Technology
\The technology produced over the past 50 years has touched every aspect of our lives, and that includes our chimneys. Gas stoves are getting more sophisticated, and there are dozens and dozens of fireplace remotes, wall switches or thermostats. These remotes are incredibly versatile, too—some can control the ambient light and temperature. Some fireplaces even link with Alexa. Even ventless fireplaces are perfectly safe with the proper installation of carbon monoxide detectors in your home. The ventless fireplace can increase fuel efficiency for your home, too!
At Maverick Home Remodeling, Inc., we love little more than bringing our clients joy. With a remodeled fireplace, you’re guaranteed to have days that are merry and bright and filled with warmth and cheer. We advise you get in touch before the big man in the red suit comes your way. Get in touch with us today!
