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for your home? Not an insert. Which did you buy? I would like to get one that has a large open face so I can see more of the flame..a no headache one...seems everything you buy anymore, if you don't know the correct questions to ask the sellers, they don't go out of their way to warn you of potential problems/hazards, well of course not they want to sell their items...thank you.
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I wouldnt buy an electric if your looking for heat. They are stictly for looks. Sales guys will tell you "OH and it does 3000 or 5000 BTU" If you have a $30 space heater from Target that sits under your kitchen table, then you know how much heat that is. That will heat your bathroom after some time and thats it. All they put in them is a cheap little space heater. If your looking for something large to view Lennox makes the best one on the market but they charge for it. You will spend $2-3000 just for the fireplace and with 220v it will do 10,000BTU with 110v it just does 5000btu. But at that price I would just go for gas or wood, because you still have to purchase a full surround mantel. It def. looks the best out of all though because it doesnt use just standard lights. Other wise all the other brand are just cheap little boxes with lights in them with a 20 dollar space heater. Heat Surge claims to be Amish, but when purchased look on the back and you will see MADE IN CHINA, it's all chip board, Amish don't use chip board, so if the sticker is missing thats proof rite there.
I just recommend pick the one you think look the best, just don't plan on purchasing it for heat. And I would not leave the heater on for long times. Leaving just the fireplace on is just a 60W. bulb but with the heater at the same time you have about 1500w an hour
I wouldnt buy an electric if your looking for heat. They are stictly for looks. Sales guys will tell you "OH and it does 3000 or 5000 BTU" If you have a $30 space heater from Target that sits under your kitchen table, then you know how much heat that is. That will heat your bathroom after some time and thats it. All they put in them is a cheap little space heater. If your looking for something large to view Lennox makes the best one on the market but they charge for it. You will spend $2-3000 just for the fireplace and with 220v it will do 10,000BTU with 110v it just does 5000btu. But at that price I would just go for gas or wood, because you still have to purchase a full surround mantel. It def. looks the best out of all though because it doesnt use just standard lights. Other wise all the other brand are just cheap little boxes with lights in them with a 20 dollar space heater. Heat Surge claims to be Amish, but when purchased look on the back and you will see MADE IN CHINA, it's all chip board, Amish don't use chip board, so if the sticker is missing thats proof rite there.
I just recommend pick the one you think look the best, just don't plan on purchasing it for heat. And I would not leave the heater on for long times. Leaving just the fireplace on is just a 60W. bulb but with the heater at the same time you have about 1500w an hour
How much would it cost to convert an attached (not used for many years) storefront into a studio apartment?
Carol B
There is water and electrical and gas, but no heat. It is fairly cool in the summer because it is attached and has a wall to the walk-in basement of my house. The place is 100 years old. It is about 500 square feet. I have a bathroom outside the space in the basement portion. I'd want a kitchen, bed and living space and I have drawn it out. I'd like to make it modern and sleek with high-end appliances. This is Wisconsin, so I have to get it heated well.
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You have a number of options for the heating, electric baseboard heaters, gas or electric fireplace. Another option is radiant heat in the floor (very efficient & comfortable) depending on your flooring.
You will need an electical outlet for every 6' of wall, generally, as well as lighting, appliances & communications. You may need to upgrade your electrical panel.
Your existing main drain will determine where you can put your plumbing. The main drain may need an upgrade as well, or you may need to add an additional one in order to handle 2 sinks, tub, toilet & possibly laundry.
Line up some estimates from electrical & plumbing & you will have a good idea what you're in for there.
How much structure will you need? Framing & drywall.
Paint & trim. Windows. Doors. Closets. Cabinets. Hardware. Fixtures. Lighting. Flooring. (new subfloor)
Outside finishes. With so little to go on, my guess is $15-30+ thousand plus appliances. You can save on labour by doing as much as you can yourself & calling on friends & family. Some creative shopping for fixtures & materials can save much more. Good luck with your project!
PS Design tip: If you have an internal bathroom (no window) install a transom window above the door to borrow light.
You have a number of options for the heating, electric baseboard heaters, gas or electric fireplace. Another option is radiant heat in the floor (very efficient & comfortable) depending on your flooring.
You will need an electical outlet for every 6' of wall, generally, as well as lighting, appliances & communications. You may need to upgrade your electrical panel.
Your existing main drain will determine where you can put your plumbing. The main drain may need an upgrade as well, or you may need to add an additional one in order to handle 2 sinks, tub, toilet & possibly laundry.
Line up some estimates from electrical & plumbing & you will have a good idea what you're in for there.
How much structure will you need? Framing & drywall.
Paint & trim. Windows. Doors. Closets. Cabinets. Hardware. Fixtures. Lighting. Flooring. (new subfloor)
Outside finishes. With so little to go on, my guess is $15-30+ thousand plus appliances. You can save on labour by doing as much as you can yourself & calling on friends & family. Some creative shopping for fixtures & materials can save much more. Good luck with your project!
PS Design tip: If you have an internal bathroom (no window) install a transom window above the door to borrow light.
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