A conventional fireplace is very inefficient . Couple that with an old chimney that will need a thorough checkout at the very least and almost certainly a rehab . I ' d consider an insert with a metal flue routed through your chimney . It ' s more efficient , less mess and safer . Essentially a wood stove with a glass front that sits in your fireplace , but it looks like a fireplace with glass doors . <| sep |> Fuck . Gotta go to work . <| sep |> I want 100 % assignment completion for the month of December . That way we can focus on reading comprehension strategies and improving in writing instead of chasing everyone down to turn in work . <| sep |> 1 . I don ' t look at my keyboard to type 2 . I always use my computer when the room is well lit 3 . It ' s a waste of money for me due to previous two reasons