So far I have just been using my little electric heater, not cold enough to build a fire, but it is coming soon, then time to get the wood stove going. I did clean my chimney last month.
I have a saying " come closer to the fire " that has been instrumental on creating lasting memories with family & friends
Yours looks like it could tell plenty of those also
I do enjoy fires even down under we have them going @ present in my state & nearly into summer here even on a lovely summers night we will light one