I live the "WORLDS FIRST SUBURB" , Levittown , and, would you believe it, THERE IS NO NATURAL GAS in my area! Its about a mile away, and theyve been saying it will be here 'soon' for years- Im not holding my breath. The first year in the house with oil (original 1947 Levitt ranch, insulation SUX, huge single pane windows) I paid $3000 to heat my house in the winter. About $750 a tankful - 3 tankfuls. Now, I scrounge for my wood(free), and my house is as warm as I want (which is TOASTY), and the oil company keeps coming (need the oil for hot water only)and putting 10-15 gallons in my tank (automatic delivery). I love the work- find,haul,cut,split, stack,.....admire! Not to mention the satisfaction of being in complete control of my heating costs.......I finally trust the guy I get my heat from....God. :cheese: