After much time searching and asking questions I decided on the Homestead for the basement. It will be finished off this winter and I think the Homestead will serve me nicely. I bought it at Green Mountain Stoves in New Hartford Ct. Jerry gave me a very good price I think.He comes in lower on most stoves and he dosen't make you pay extra for the door. And when the insert upstairs craps out I'll just drag the Homestead upstairs and make it work there.
Rusty
Rusty