Thanks, I'll have a read.
What makes you think it would be 90's? As far as I know, it's original to the house build (1936), and was converted to some horrid 70's electric fireplace. When the previous owner moved in, he reinstated the original fireplace - I think he did add/replace the wood though.
Do see your points about open fires, but we use ours sensibly (we have a functional one in the lounge - I'll put a pic below):
Smoke & CO detectors
Use well seasoned hardwood
Let it die down well in advance of going out/going to bed. Obviously the embers still sit hot when you go to bed, but no spitting/crackling/flames.
Living room fire:
What makes you think it would be 90's? As far as I know, it's original to the house build (1936), and was converted to some horrid 70's electric fireplace. When the previous owner moved in, he reinstated the original fireplace - I think he did add/replace the wood though.
Do see your points about open fires, but we use ours sensibly (we have a functional one in the lounge - I'll put a pic below):
Smoke & CO detectors
Use well seasoned hardwood
Let it die down well in advance of going out/going to bed. Obviously the embers still sit hot when you go to bed, but no spitting/crackling/flames.
Living room fire: