Friday, 10 January 2014

Fireplace Romodels – Best Bang for the Buck

We all know that updating a home is a great way to add value and function to a property while increasing the homeowner’s overall comfort and enjoyment of their living quarters.  While the standard kitchen and bathroom renovations are still popular in the Chicago area many are finding a fireplace remodeling project more affordable, quicker, and easier to accomplish. 

If you are already had plans for a major renovation in your living space, you may be at the crossroads of deciding which room is the lucky winner to receive some TLC.  Before you make your final choice, let’s take a moment to dive more into the Chicago chimney cleaning and remodeling world taking time to learn why your Chicago home may benefit from a fireplace remodeling project more than the typical bathroom or kitchen re-do. I have highlighted three key areas in which a fireplace remodel could be more attractive to those looking to update their home: Affordability, Quick Results, & Simplicity.

 Affordability

Especially with today’s tough economy, many families are finding that their budgets for improvements in the home are small or nonexistent.  With lenders tightening their wallets, the availability of second mortgages has also seen a decline.  Along with these and other factors, for most people the money just isn’t there for huge renovations to the main living areas in the home.  If you are looking for an affordable way to create an updated living space in the home try a fireplace remodel.  If you have a wood-burning fireplace, a gas fireplace conversion could be a great option to keeping a roaring fire in the home with the ease of a gas unit.  Gas fireplace inserts can be purchased for just a couple thousand dollars or less and can offer a big savings on energy costs too.  

 
Quick Results

Don’t be stuck working on a project for months and months limiting your family’s use of the area you are renovating.  Who wants to not be able to use their bathroom or kitchen for an extended period of time?  A quality Chicago fireplace remodeling project could be completed in a day or just a couple weeks depending on how small or large your project is.  You also have the flexibility of hiring a contractor to complete the work in warmer spring or summer months when the fireplace is less likely to be used.  

Simplicity

Does having to make a lot of decisions taxing on you?  Do you dread the thought of keeping an extensive budget or supply list going?  Take the complexity out of updating your Chicago home and go for the quicker, simpler approach:  a fireplace remodeling plan.  The great bonus is that you get to choose how large or small your approach is.  Pressed on time?  You can choose to switch out a dated mantel with a new, contemporary one.  Or maybe a fireplace resurfacing is your cup of tea?  Depending on your budget, goals, and vision, a fireplace modeling can be suited to fit your present needs with a simple approach. 

Whichever renovation you choose for the home, please keep in mind that your unique circumstances will determine the best move to keep your home fresh and beautiful.

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