On 3 Feb 2007 12:08:16 -0800, "German Jerry"
wrote:

My kids accidentally broke the glass on my fireplace glass door and I
looked around at glass shops for a replacement. I didnt realize how
bad my damper was untill those doors were out. I ended up going a less
expensive route and getting a chimney balloon to plug the fireplace
chimney flue. This solved the bad damper and as for the glass doors I
just removed them and put a candelabra in the hearth.
I never used the fireplace much anyway, it made my home feel colder
when I used it anyway. The only comfy spot was right in front of it.

I think you're supposed to use it before you turn on the furnace in
the fall, and after you turn it off in the spring.