I have been wantig a fireplace for quite awhile now. I have looked into the electric fireplace as well as the fake fireplaces that have the gel alcohol cans that you light. My parents have one of them and they just love it. They have it for their porch and I have to say that it really does look so nice especially at night on a cool summer night. It can create a very lovely atmosphere and it also keeps those pesky bugs away as well!