I thought twice about spending this much money on an electric fireplace, sight unseen, but am very pleased with the product.  The wood is all real and looks very nice.  The fake stone could be real except for the mismatch where the top meets the sides.  As for assembly, the first page was all cartoons and I thought I was in trouble. The following pages show every step clearly.  Assembly is easy and well thought out.  Finally, we turned the unit on and were more than pleased. The flame is realistic with multiple settings, from roaring flame to embers.  The temperature is adjustable from 71 degrees (F) up to a toasty level.