Speaking of heat

The house has not gone below 61 and with drapes open during the day it increases to 63-not bad, when all I have been doing is coming home and going to bed. Last night we turned on the gas fireplace which is really a gas heater. It has kept the living side of the house at 70 and the bedroom side is up to 65. We have not officially turned on the furnace which is 98 percent efficient, but the fireplace is 85 percent. We also have the ceiling fans at half speed. With tomatoes and chili simmering on the stove it is nice and cozy.