Just one. WHY! Gas logs are boring( same fire appearance constantly), lacks aroma, sound, coziness, exercise, and something rewarding to do and accomplish. Not to mention the great lawn fertilizer and composting you get from the ashes if you have a green thumb. Don't do it! People though want to retire from the aformention so in all fairness I understand the desire to switch. If you do, just make sure you're happy with the logset! Mendota is from what I've seen top of the line. You'll need to hire a plumber and apply for a permit. Could always go back to wood down the road and sell the logset on ebay and it'll go! Good luck!

I just had the gas line to my fireplace disconnected, in order to convert back to burning wood. I want a traditional wood burning fireplace for all the reasons mangotoo cited above + one more - natural gas is very expensive in the northeast!! I do understand why someone would want a gas fireplace. It is defintely cleaner & easier to maintain, not to mention starting up the fire is just a flip of a switch or a click on the remote.

Removing the huge gas insert (intact) is proving to be a bit of a challenge though. Any suggestions or general recommendations will be welcomed.