I'm interested in keeping my oil bill down (as I'm sure most with oil heat are) by installing a wood stove.
I have a contractor friend who has agreed (to the relief of my wife) to put the hole in my living room wall and help with the chimney install.
My question is: does anyone know about good stoves? It doesn't have to be fancy - a 1000 sq. ft. stove should do fine. It seems they run about 500, 600, 700 up into the thousands of dollars. Of course I'd like to get a bargain but not garbage. Any names or features come to mind that I should be on the lookout for?
Also - the steel double insulated chimney is of great importance - same question... names/features I should go with?
I have a contractor friend who has agreed (to the relief of my wife) to put the hole in my living room wall and help with the chimney install.
My question is: does anyone know about good stoves? It doesn't have to be fancy - a 1000 sq. ft. stove should do fine. It seems they run about 500, 600, 700 up into the thousands of dollars. Of course I'd like to get a bargain but not garbage. Any names or features come to mind that I should be on the lookout for?
Also - the steel double insulated chimney is of great importance - same question... names/features I should go with?