From: "Martik" 
Newsgroups: misc.consumers.house alt.home.repair
Subject: Re: Fireplace and use of doors...or not
Date: Sat, 22 Jan 2005 18:45:05 GMT

Get an airtight insert and turn your fireplace into a real heater. You can 
probably find a used one for under $200.


"Walter Cohen"  wrote in message 
news:XhvId.1255$eP3.1218@fe09.lga...
> Hello.
> The house we bought has a fireplace and this will be our first winter 
> where
> we can actually make use of it.
> As we've never had a fireplace before I want to make sure I use it
> correctly.
> I've checked out several sights on the net about how to build fires and 
> how
> to prime the flue, etc.
>
> One question I have is on the use (or not) of fireplace doors.  My 
> fireplace
> has two glass doors (no screens).  From what I can tell the most common
> recommendation is to leave any doors open while the fire is burning.
>
> Thoughts on this?
> When should/could the doors be closed?
> Do you think it would be a good idea to obtain a screen for the from of 
> the
> fireplace?
>
> Thanks,
> Walter
>
>