In alt.energy.homepower Dan_Musicant wrote:
Yes, I could buy a wood burning stove, but aren't they sort of
depressing? I mean, you don't get to watch the fire, right?


First of all, it sounds like you have a lot of more important work to worry
about before the fireplace.

Second, most modern wood burning stoves and pre-fab fireplaces have "glass"
doors so you can watch the flames. Several allow you to remove the doors
and fit a spark screen instead. All are far more efficient for heating than
an open fireplace.