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A wood-burning fire to keep warm throughout the colder months might have cozy vibes, but basically you’re opening up your home to the chilly outdoors during and well past when the fire is roaring. This can result in inefficiencies that can lead to higher heating costs, poor airflow, and unnecessary wear on your fireplace and chimney system. A wood-burning fireplace is a very inefficient way to heat your home since drafts can pull the warm air up the chimney, causing other rooms to feel cooler, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency . Also, your heater will have to work harder to maintain constant temperatures throughout the house.…