When it comes to purchasing a freestanding stove for you house you have a few choices to make

You can go with a gas stove which will give you the look of a wood stove combined with the convience of gas

You can go with a pellet/corn stove which gives you the option of burning wood pellets, corn or a combination of both

You can go with a wood stove which will help you keep warm in two different ways You will get warm while gathering your wood and you will get warm while enjoying the fire