I LOVE this!  For less than you would pay at a box store, it's roughly twice the size, has a far higher BTU output, and is designed to double as a TV stand, which is one of our uses for it.  This went into our 600 sq. ft. sunporch, for supplemental heat, where we don't have a real fireplace.  It has a blower, so when you turn it on for heat, rather than flickering fire effect, it really does heat up most of the room.  If the room you want it for is 400 sq. ft., or less, it'll keep you nice and cozy.  It does require assembly, but it's fairly easy, and took me perhaps 45 minutes with no help from anyone else.