Kimberly, as the the other hoarders have said it looks pretty good. I burn A LOT of Pine which is known for creosote. Mine is below 20% moisture so it's not much of an issue but there's always a little creosote in the pipe. The only advice I could give you is INVEST in a cleaning kit and clean on a regular basis. It's a small price to pay for all your stuuuufff. . Heating with wood is great, it saves you money and is the best heat known to man but it takes a bit of upfront INVESMENT and know how to do it safely. The men and women on this site have vast amounts of knowledge they know what they're doing Sorry if I over thought your experience I'm new here so I don't know many folks. Hoard on!