| There is no denying the beauty and warmth a | | | | fireplaces are a major cause of house fires |
| fireplace brings to any home, but there is | | | | here in the United States. |
| something even more special about an outdoor | | | | |
| fireplace. And for many families, an outdoor | | | | An outdoor gas fireplace does not put out the |
| gas fireplace is the perfect option. Here is | | | | smoke and smells that a wood burning one |
| a look at the pros and cons of these | | | | does. This can be seen as a pro or a con |
| fireplaces to help you decide if it is right | | | | depending on your tastes. |
| for you. | | | | |
| | | | One of the drawbacks with gas is the fact you |
| It's hard to think of a more romantic idea | | | | won't get the flames like you do with wood. |
| than sitting outside on a crisp fall evening | | | | In most cases you will not experience the |
| have dinner with your wife next to a warm | | | | crackling sounds, but some fireplaces do |
| fire. The weather is cool, but not cold, and | | | | provide for that option. |
| the beauty of seeing flames dancing in the | | | | |
| moonlight is hard to describe. | | | | Another drawback can be the cost. Gas can get |
| | | | expensive depending on how much you use your |
| The outdoor gas fireplace offers several | | | | outdoor fireplace when compared to wood. |
| advantages over a wood burning fireplace. | | | | |
| There is no need to have wood around. No | | | | The bottom line? |
| heavy logs or storage issues. The gas | | | | |
| fireplace lights easily and provides an | | | | I believe the outdoor gas fireplace is the |
| immediate fire. | | | | better option to go with. I lights quick, |
| | | | burns efficiently, is safer, and there is no |
| There is also a dramatically reduced risk of | | | | mess to have to clean up later. They are |
| a house fire with these units. You have no | | | | simple to use and provide for many romantic |
| hot embers popping and coming out onto the | | | | evenings around your home. |
| ground. This may not sound important, but | | | | |