tata, woodstoves are fantastic! I have been using mine since mid-September this year. I did all of my preserves and most of my meals on it so far this fall. When we were selecting one, we went larger than most people, and are glad we id. I only have to get up once in the night (I do that anyways) to throw another log in so I don't have to light a fire (and waste kindling and time chopping it) in the morning. I don't think I've used electrical heating in about 8 years, so those bills are way down. Same for the propane stove. Mostly use it to make coffee in the morning.