I guess it really depends on what you want. I wanted to be able to see
the fire like a fireplace, but the benefits of a stove. I wasn't
looking for a show piece.
Our stove has a screen that hooks over the door hinges when the door is
open. Of course, for efficiency, it's not a great idea, but early and
late in the season, when it's not too cold, it gives that fireplace
feeling for a few. Also, using the screen is a great way to cool the
stove down rapidly when there are no more windows to open...the fire
inside burns out much faster.
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Bevanron of EarthNSky Farm Sleep well tonight, for somewhere in the
ocean's depths, MY son is protecting YOUR freedom.