We have wood sitting on top of a rack with holes in it and a blue flame key switch outside. Previous owner burned logs in it. However, vent switch doesn’t want to move, blower blows cold air and bricks are charred and cracked. So, I know it needs inspection and work. I just would like to know if it is a wood burning or gas fireplace for safety reasons.

Well I know that I don’t want to burn regular wood, I hate the smell, and I don’t want to smoke up my house, walls, etc.

I think I need to buy a gas log, but I’ve never used my fireplace in five years of owning my home. There’s a gas gauge, with a piece sticking out that looks like you screw something on to it, and I have a key beside the fireplace to turn on the gas. But that’s all I know. Oh yeah, there’s a rack to place wood? And a long silver piece with holes in it. I tried screwing it on to the area that needs to be screwed but it didn’t fit.

Any help/advice would be appreciated.