~2.5 yr ago we put and addition onto our house for father-in-law. This required us to move the stove about 6' over. We thought we'd save some $ and do the tiling ourselves. We FINALLY got around to taking care of it this Fall. Unfortunately, I'll have to replace the double-wall telescoping pipe ($$$). Should be completely done with everything and lighting a fire tomorrow.
You're not kidding!! Just topped my tank off last week. Waiting for my Hearthstone WFP-75 to be installed so I can offset that cost in the future.