"john" wrote in message
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Sorry guys, Another question I forgot to mention. My dad tells me a
Wood Stove is more efficent and heats up the house better then a built in
Fireplace. But he may be saying this to persuade me from getting a
Fireplace because it would be alot of masonary work for my place.

Is it true or no? I would think the Fireplace would heat it up better
since their usually bigger.

Listen to Dad. New styles of fireplaces are more efficient than old ones,
but none come close to a good airtight wood stove. If you want to watch the
fire, get one that can burn with doors open then close it up when you are
done viewing.