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How to transform your fireplace
[dropcap style=”square”]H[/dropcap]omeowners are looking for visually appealing, space saving and energy efficient ways to transform existing fireplaces. And if they are refurbishing homes where there is no standard chimney, they are seeking solutions to create new fireplaces, either by building a bespoke structure or making use of the existing walls. The passion for wood The first consideration is what fuel to use. For the past two decades, wood has been the most popular choice for anyone installing a new fire or stove. It is perceived as a sustainable fuel; it looks beautiful when it is burning; modern stoves are highly energy efficient and they can be installed either in the existing chimney or as a freestanding appliance, with the flue being routed through the roof or on the outside wall.

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