Actually, I have three stoves. Big wood boiler outside heats the whole house and water. A nice traditional wood stove in the living room which is my fav, and an old piece of junk in the barn. We cut and split all our own which I have always enjoyed. Been tougher lately to do with lots of kids running around, farm work, and a demanding job. The new wood stoves are incredibly efficient, can provide heat and a place to cook meals during a power outage, and are just nice to have on a cold winters night. If I don't run the inside stove for a few days the kids will start bugging me to build a fire. I'd recommend one to just about anyone.
Everybody complains about electric and propain bills this time of year. While we just throw another load in and put out feet up by the fire with a 77 degree living room. Wood stacks are like money in the bank, only better.