velvetfoot said:I'd say if natural gas was available, I'd take a long look. A gas fireplace could give you some of the same space heating effect and power outage heat.
I have natural gas and have a wood fireplace (converted to natural gas) in my basement for the reason of a power outages before I bought my two stoves. I honestly will never use it, and have been tempted to put a wood insert in it..... :lol: I'm pretty hooked on the wood.
My natural gas bill runs less than $800.00 per year, and I heat my 30'x30' garage from Oct-Apr, hot water for washing clothes,showering,dishes,ect.
To me its financially worth it..... Even if I bought my wood, on the high end it would cost me $600.00 to heat the house all Winter.