I've already turned the heat on. This may be evidence that I'm only an adopted New Englander, born in the south. Or possibly it reflects the fact that we're located at the crest of a windy hill, and this past spring my landlords cut down the big tree which provided wind-block in winter and sun-shade in summer. Or possibly that if this house was ever insulated, it fell out of the walls into the basement many decades ago.

My landlords are nice people, but some people really shouldn't own homes. At least they share the high heating bill *grin*

I'm afraid electric fireplaces scare me, so I can't help there... Good luck!