Always loved having a fireplace, but always hated the idea of maintaining it. I saw this electric log set, read the reviews(both good and bad) and decided to try it. One common complaint in the reviews is the directions. The written text is pretty clear, but the illustrations are totally useless. And the velcro to keep the logs in place was useless as well. I arranged the logs the way I wanted them, but I did use a photo from the internet as a guide. I found the projected flame was not as realistic as a real flame so I arranged the logs to cover most of the flame so now it looks closer to a flame that is dying down. I got the logs with the heater, I found the heater to be a little loud and the heat really doesn't work that great unless you are close to it. In the end though I turn the lights way down low and sit and admire the way it looks and feels.