first world problems for sure, but buy one of these and you dont have to. https://www.blazeking.com/products/wood-inserts/sirocco-25/
Truth told, its taking some getting used to w/ catalytic converter in it, but last night was the "best burn" we had. put wood on at 930 and woke up to nice bed of coals to drop 2 logs on before work. House was warmest weve had it since owning (18yrs). Heat didnt kick on once. Really impressed. This system is known for 24-30 hr burns (w/ airtight house blah blah blah).
I love cutting, splitting wood, but am old enough that after chimney fire last spring, we really considered propane insert. We then agreed that NOTHING heats/feels like wood, so we did this.
this system is so efficient, that we get a 26% tax credit for installing it. When catalytic is engaged....you cant see the smoke outside.