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Podcast: Standing Out in Ohio Podcast
Episode: From Tudor Hearths to Safe Chimneys: Heat, History, and How Not to Burn Your House Down
Description: Send us Fan MailA roaring fire feels timeless, but the way we move heat and smoke has changed dramatically—from open hearths that once filled rooms with fumes to thoughtfully engineered systems that keep warmth in and hazards out. We explore how castles got away with walk-in fireboxes, why Count Rumford’s angled design still matters, and how Benjamin Franklin’s stove reinvented efficiency by keeping more heat where you need it.We also get practical about safety. You’ll hear why clay flue liners became a turning point, how the late adoption of refracto...