I guess it may have its charm but let me tell ya, there's alot to be said for having a thermostat to set your heat when it's below zero F out there. I don't really mind heating with wood and it's great to not give water company or big oil a dime. But right now my cold water isn't running because someplace between the well pump and some of my water lines it is frozen. So I can't flush the downstairs toilet. There's no cold water in the kitchen or the downstairs shower or the upstairs tub.