This is a good question, especially since there has been a recent proliferation of gas and propane appliances which are known for their clean, convenient and effortless performance. Burning wood is real. It's a fundamentally creative exercise.
Every fire is different, every day.
Burning wood brings you closer to nature and the environment. Wood is a renewable energy resource and burning wood is an economic and efficient use of the earth's energy. A real wood fire is always the focus for family, friends, and conversation. And radiant heat just plain feels good. There's nothing particularly romantic, beautiful, or cozy about a radiator, hot air ducts, or a central heating system.