Ok, after a month of seeking advice, internet searches and a couple technicians coming out, my wife and I have settled on a dealer we are comfortable with and ready to install. Short story, 108 year old house, 2100 sq ft. What we feel is the most trustworthy installer has informed us our chimney is unsafe and not usable. We are going with a free standing wood stove, and he will run a "triple wall" stainless pipe straight out through the roof. We feel the price for all materials and labor is fair enough. Question '(s), thoughts on this method of venting stove versus relining the chimney, which isn't an option (but were told by another company it was, for 2 grand) and radiant heat versus a stove with a blower. 108 year old house, one story, pretty open floor plan, ceiling fans in all rooms. Thanks in advance.