Many of the following locations lend themselves to a person who is building a new home and using a direct vent gas fireplace. Some will work well if you are constructing a large room addition. If you are lucky, you just might have the opportunity to include many of these in an existing house.

The direct vent gas fireplace delivers more heat more efficiently and is fairly simple to install. Just watch out for any places where a combustible item could get into the direct vent gas fireplaces' piping.

Gas fireplaces are nothing more than a visual gas furnace of sorts. Ten years ago, I would never have thought that technology would infiltrate fireplaces to the extent that it has. Seriously, you either burn logs or some type of gas. I should have seen it coming with the huge advancements in gas furnaces.

Are you considering a gas fireplace, but aren't sold yet on the benefits? The following survey compares natural gas and firewood burning for a number of cities in the United States and clearly shows the benefits of gas fireplaces.

A fireplace adds a lot to a home, but it can be tricky to install correctly. So, whether you're installing vented logs or logs in ventless gas fireplaces, you should always read the instructions beforehand. Install the logs before you connect the gas to them and be sure your burner or burner pan isn't too far forward or deep in your gas fireplace. Turn on the gas last and enjoy the heat!

Following is a list of gas fireplace manufacturers. Some make vented gas fireplace logs, some make ventless gas fireplace log sets and some make both. Most companies make a good product.

Gas fireplaces and ventless gas fireplaces are delightful. You're probably tired of lugging in those messy pieces of firewood, tending the fire and frustrated when your wood supply dwindles. The point is simply this: If any of these problems apply to you, maybe you should visit your local gas log store.