We have 3 masonry fireplaces. One in the family room that we use frequently in the winter. One in the bedroom that we rarely use because it gets too hot, and one in the basement that we never use because we are never down there. All are wood burning. We are building a new log home, and are trying to decide if we want the fireplaces to be wood burning or gas. It seems like sacriledge to have a gas fireplace in a log home, but I know we will use it more if we don't have to carry wood in. It will be a lot less messy too. DH would like to have one of each, so we have a decision to make. Any thoughts for us?