Many people use their fireplaces to save on heating costs during the winter. In general, this is a good practice as long as they keep safety in mind. However, some might notice that they’re not getting the optimum amount of heat from their wood burning fireplaces. In fact, many people realize that rooms become colder than normal when a fire is burning, and that the only way to be warm is to sit directly in front of the fireplace. This leaves many wondering how other houses with a fireplace get that toasty warm feeling throughout. read more..