I am in the market for a wood stove....I have a large split level house that this stove will be in the lower level

I have done some research and still have some questions....How do you determine the size you need?....where locally can you go look at one and possibly buy it and it not cost me a house payment?

Currently there is a concrete pad with radiant heating coils imbedded in it. We're considering a variety of flooring options: cork, bamboo, carpet, laminate, tile, vinyl.

We want something low maintenance, reasonably priced :nomoney: , but yet practical for a family with a small child and a crazy-assed dog. Access from the outside is also a consideration, since tracking in mud is a strong likelihood.

Thoughts?

I had new carpet installed earlier this year and yesterday I moved my couch and it left it's footprints. The carpet is mashed down in 4 places and I was wondering if there was a way to unmash it?? No stains, just flatness. Thanks folks!