keep in mind that the "cheaper" stoves often require greater clearances to combustables than the better built ones. plan the entire installation before purchasing a stove. You can often find great stoves used for a decent price. The epa rated ones are typically the way to go. Another option is to take the zc box out and install an epa fireplace, (wood stove in a zc box) Kozy heat has a great one called the Z-42, Bis also makes some great quality units. Prob. looking at around $2500 plus chim for that option, but don't have to take space out of the living room or cut a new hole in the ceiling. Just some options.