MNdrifter,
I LOVE it. there is nothing like coming into the house and having it warm and know your not using any LP. When the furnace kicks on its instant heat which is also a plus. I probably went through 6-8 cord of wood down here in Northern Iowa. I am an electrician and do a little bit of side work with a guy who owns a tree business so he delivers it to my house and all I have to do is split it so that works out well. there is also a wood lot the city dumps trees for people to come and get for free next to my work so if I ever need more I can get it there. I ended up paying 5500 for everything.