Ill burn an outside fire for warmth while drinking a 6 pack at nighttime ,with 35 degree temps here it makes for a nice evening.An old washing machine gave up its stainless tub for the burn barrel ,it will Never rot and has the holes to air up the fire really well already in place.I live on 4 acres in an old farm house and its always visited by various wild life making things interesting for my dog.A few big dead oaks fell last week giving me another years worth of camp fire fun.Heat is an expensive endeavor for you guys up north Im sure.