So typical.  You think the most expensive item is going to be the main unit, when in actuality it's the smaller components that sink you!  The wood stove that we want to install is not a bad price at all.  Heating up to 2,000 square feet, it's a mere $529 on sale...I couldn't touch that size/price anywhere else around here.  THEN we priced out the chimney...YIKES!  I think in the end it'll cost more than the stove!  And while we may not save much on heating this year, having the stove will more than pay for itself in the next few years to come.  Right?!

Anyway, here's a look-see at the black beauty...

Personally, we don't care much for the look, but I will say that they've come a long way.  I remember a childhood friend of mine had one in her house...ick!  Small, odd-looking thing, no window.  And right smack in the middle of the room.  But, as you can see, this is somewhat attractive and, since we need to redecorate the entire room anyway, we plan to integrate some black into the color scheme.  We're hoping to complete the flooring friday, and install the chimney over the weekend.

Here's praying for smooth sailing...