Temp chimney blocker for sitt room

[patspost]

Hi folks,
I am looking to block the fire place in our sitting room when I am not lighting the fire.
Is there a neat (small and not too unsightly) device that can be used, that is simple to insert and remove when needed or would a fire place screen be a better job??
The flue diam is about 7".

Any ideas?

 

[endag.]

there is a website for a company in the uk who produce "chimney balloons" try googling them. they have different prices and sizes etc....

 

[seantheman]

i just put some left over rockwool insulation into an onion bag and stuffed it up, works grand.

 

[Ravima]

put a old pillow in a black binliner and shove it up

 

[RainyDay]

Can you wait a few days before blocking it?

 

[ClubMan]

put a old pillow in a black binliner and shove it up

And people say that I'm rude!