I really like the design of this "fire pit" but it's extremely small. Not good for a larger backyard. Most standard wood logs will be too big for this unit. You will have to find and purchase smaller logs or cut the bigger ones down in order to use it. I thought about returning but ended up keeping and using it in a different area than originally intended. This is good for maybe a balcony or smaller area where it is not going to entertain more than a few people.