We are really enjoying our fireplace. It was perfect for the space and looked really nice in Christmas pictures and just for ambiance. We also enjoy using the heater. You can't plug it into a power strip. It's a safety measure because of the heater taking a lot of power. The note about that is on a label on the plug, not in the manual. The mitered internal corners of the surround do have a small gap, but it's even and if we wanted to caulk it, we could. It doesn't bother me. I'm really happy with my decision! It's so much better than those I saw in person in stores. Wayfair's customer service was awesome!