I want to get a wood stove, but curious about the best ways to distribute the heat. So I have a 12" space between ceiling and various entry ways between rooms. I'm worried that the heat gets "trapped" by the 12" space and does not make its way around the house. Is this an unwarranted fear? I knew someone that cut open vents to allow the heat to go upstairs, but I would rather not do that. Just curious on others thoughts.
I would either put it in where my current fireplace exists, or have a smaller stove in our addition that acts as a living room. Or, I could get an insert for my current fireplace. Curious as to what makes sense.