We recently moved into a home with a fireplace, however with a toddler and 2 cats running around I wasn't keen on the idea of having a real fire in it.  This was a perfect fit!  It looks lovely and gives off a fair amount of light.  It looks very realistic.  I can't wait for a snowy night to sit by the fire sipping a nice cup of hot chocolate.   

Pros: Easy to assemble.  Gives off a fiar amount of light.
Cons: Crackling noise not as loud as a real fire.