So I'll say I love to burn wood but I was wondering if a gas fireplace would heat our 1200 sq.ft. home at a comparable temp of 70 - 75 degrees constant. There are things to consider such as cost overall, the work involved vs. the time saved for not splitting wood. So I'm hoping some experts will set me straight. Another thing to consider is I own my own tree service and I am well connected for firewood and logs by the truck load if I want them at market rate. I wonder if I would feel the same heat and have more time to work if I didn't cut and split 1-3 times per month all year around.... End result no mess, less work on wood, lots of cost to convert...