Hi Doc,
I’ve lived more than once in houses where the fireplace was it. I’ve spent summers splitting wood with a sledgehammer and wedges. It’s a PITA at the time, but it’s kind of pleasant work, at the same time. Maybe it just...feels wholesome.
Right now, I’m out of work. I’d love to have a woodstove, but the last quote I got to put one in -to code- was around $5k, which I thought a bit much. Still want one, though.
Haven't had any problems with the locals or the Insurance Companies.