Fireplace and chimney - value vs function

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Originally Posted by Otter

Have you considered starting and maintaining a fire in the fireplace to offset the radiant cold until March rolls in?

I've lived in three homes with fireplaces and never used any of them. None have given me this issue.

To answer your question, no. I really have no desire to put an open flame in my house. I know your comment was in jest but decided to take it seriously anyway. I really don't even like having the gas line next to the fireplace. Its amazing after all these years, none of my kids ever turned it to release the gas. Probably the one thing they never defied my instructions on.