For an efficient and attractive way to warm your home, go for a direct vent gas fireplace insert. As its name suggests, this is a fireplace which uses gas instead of wood and is vented directly through the wall where it is inserted. This means you do not need a traditional chimney. Nor do you need to deal with the hassle of gathering and storing firewood because these fireplaces don't use it. This cuts down on wood burning pollution and saves you a lot of work. These heating devices are clean burning, affordable and modern.