Q. I plan to install a gas fireplace myself for additional heat in a large family room. I want an efficient one, but one which also has realistic flames. Is a direct-vent design my best option? A. New ...

BIG LAKE, Minn., Aug. 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Acucraft Fireplace Systems, a leader in custom and luxury fireplace design, is proud to announce the launch of its new line of Direct Vent Fireplaces, ...

Back in the old days, if you wanted a nice fireplace you had to give up several things to get it. For one, you could forget about being able to see over and beyond the fireplace — there was a chimney ...

The MPLDV, a direct-vent gas fireplace with clean-face louverless design, is part of the Merit™ Plus Series of fireplaces. According to the company, the fireplaces have the look and feel of ...

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Dear Jim: I want to add a gas fireplace to my living room. I want it to be efficient and open so I can hear the flames. I have allergies, so I don't want a ventless one. What is the best design to ...

LITTLE ROCK — If you have a little-used wood-burning fireplace or are tired of hauling logs, setting up a fire and sweeping ashes, gas logs could be the answer. A gas unit could also be a solution if ...

The MPLDV, a direct-vent gas fireplace with clean-face louverless design, is part of the Merit™ Plus Series of fireplaces. According to the company, the fireplaces have the look and feel of ...