This Winter time has been exceptionally cold in our neck of the woods
I have constantly enjoyed having a fireplace in our house, then i have never had any kind of fireplace other than the kind that burns wood. In other words, the old-fashioned kind, that way back in the day used to serve as the gas furnace for the home; Well, just about all the people knows that a regular old-fashioned wood burning fireplace is not absolutely the best source of heating for anyone’s home! Unless modifications are made to it, Heywood burning fireplace sends most of the heating it creates straight up the chimney; Therefore, the only thing getting warm because of your fireplace are the doves who are smart enough to hang out on the Roof near the chimney, anyway, this is how it’s constantly been for me. I generally use the fireplace only rarely, and I never count on it as a source of heating. I pretty much use the fireplace for Ambiance only. In other words, I like the way it looks and the crackle and the romance of it. That being said, this year I am using the fireplace as another heater! Yes I have Central Heating and Cooling, and I have it turned on. This Winter time has been exceptionally cold in our neck of the woods. Therefore, I am taking our heat wherever I can get it. I have used a portable gas furnace that you plug into the wall, the oil furnace portion of our Heating and A/C system, and the fireplace, all in an effort to let them help each other keep our lake house nice and toasty warm.Although the fireplace may not be the best source of heating, it entirely does not add to the chill effect. If you are having an exceptionally cold winter, I advise that you get all your heating everywhere you can as well! Oh yes, do not forget to wear a blazer, the best source of heating is your own body.