After 25 years in the LP gas industry and 5 years as a Technical Support for a LP gas & Hearth products distributor, I can answer that. The Monnessen direct vent insert (smaller or 2 models) list price is $1802, add a surround to block the excess opening $254, a flue block plate $32, a vent termination $159, chimney liners (35 ft) $260, a remote thermostat $130 and labor of $1000...not including gas connection= about $3630 +/- You will get a unit with an AFUE rating in the 70-75% range. This is a "hearth product" first and supplemental heater second. Drawback: cuts viewing area by 40-60% compared to a fireplace. A better option: Install a Peterson gas logset G10-24-15 complete with remote and logs for list $1100 plus labor $200...not including gas lines.Run damper open for ambience of full fire, run with damper mostly closed if heat is needed during a power outage or short attended use. This has an oxygen depletion sensor for use either way safely. If your needs are for HEAT..add a Rinnai high efficiency direct vent wall furnace Energysaver 556WTA for $1880 plus $200 labor...not including gas supply lines...it comes complete with controls and venting in a package, just needs and outside wall to mount...small unit heats 750-900 square feet, no odor, very quiet, easy on gas use! and you still have the fierplace for looks. Hope this helps. Check with you local gas supplier, list price is high end, you can often get discounts.

Pat, the Liggett bar shampoo is nice, and I have not used any other bar shampoo brands. I use their most basic formula. My hair is shoulder length, and I think the bar shampoo works better for shorter hair. I use it as a first lather, to remove hairspray, etc., and that helps me use less liquid for the second lather. Conditioner is definitely needed. I mostly use the bar soap for trips so that I don't have to bring as much liquid shampoo in my carryon. That 3oz limit is a pain, but I get it. Lately, I've been using California Baby liquid shampoo.. No coco-bet in it. I used to be able to buy it at the local Target, but the last time I needed more, I had to buy direct from the Calif Baby website. I use a Paul Mitchell leave-in conditioner.

Yes, positive thoughts! Re facial moisturizer: I know many have recommended Neutragena Hydro Boost. I'm working on a jar now of the gel and I'm not impressed. Doesn't really moisturize as much as I need and I do not like the smell...to me it smells like glue. I prefer their Moisture Rich Day Cream instead. Nicer smell and better moisturizing. And I recently bought a small travel size of Ponds and I liked that too. I'm using Dove bar soap now but in the winter I like Nivea Care and Coconut liquid soap..seems to moisturize a little better. Shampoo? No favorites...they all do the job, although I will look into sulphate free when I need to replenish. In the last year or so my hair has gotten frizzy and John Frieda anti frizz has helped. I work a small amount through my hair after shampooing. Body lotion? No favorites here either. Right now I'm using Vanicream and it's fine. I never notice much difference among brands. Hair products? Specifically volumizers and root lifters....I've tried too many to count on my thin, fine hair and have finally come to the conclusion my hair hates them all and I hate them for not keeping their promises!

Thanks for this thread. I used to swear by O'Keefe's Lip Repair. but this year I have the worst chapping problem I've ever had, and it's notworking at all. Pre-pandemic, I wore lipstick whenever I left the house, but for the past two years none of my lipsticks have even made it to my purse. I read the whole thread and just ordered the Burt's Bees Ultra Conditioning product and also Aquaphor Lip Repair. They arrive tomorrow from Amazon. Thanks, all!