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We put a stove insert in our conventional brick fireplace a few years ago. It sticks out on the hearth and you can actually cook on it if need be. Out here in California you have to find an EPA approved stove. Something like only 4 grams of soot per hour as opposed to an open fireplace that puts out 38 grams of soot per hour.
Anyway, we installed a stainless flew (6" pipe) through the chiminy with the spark arrester at the top.
We use only hardwoods (oak, etc.) and boy when you get the fire going and dial
down the air, it keeps the single story 1600 sq ft house hot!
The dog comes in out from the rain and lays down in front of it with steam coming off him, panting. (not too smart)
They make a half-moon fire retardent rug that goes in front of the hearth in case
you might accidently drop a hot ember while cleaning the stove's ashes.
A good stove, installed complete will probably set you back 3 grand and seasoned
oak where I live is about $250 per cord.
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