I just have to say that getting a wood stove is one of the best things I have done for my house and family. My wife was skeptical but stood by me when I installed the free standing stove in our all-electric house. We cut the wood, let it season, learned the quirks of our stove, and now here we are in season 3 and we just love it. We burn most nights and weekends. Everyone loves the fire. Nothing like the heat from wood. Love it!