Here comes the new fireplace!!

The mudroom work was messy. We took off the first two layers which were laminate and then linoleum. We then used a skill saw to cut through a layer of plywood followed by two more layers of linoleum. It took us all day just to remove the flooring in that small space.


Ken the contractor continued to work on the master bedroom roof and walls. It was beginning to take shape. Once the room was enclosed again Ken framed in the closet and enclosed the room with a rigid insulation.

Throughout this process we have been working with the cabinet maker to get the price down and in budget but it continues to be a headache. We want soapstone counter tops and sink but we will see. The Hickory cabinets may end up taking all of our budget. Keep your fingers crossed. We are getting a second bid this weekend.

The HAVOC company has arrived and are installing the new furnaces, duct work and air conditioning units. They should be working by the weekend.

Our new fireplace arrived and after I helped Ken get it in the house and placed it he installed the beast. WOW it was a monster to handle. This fireplace is built by RSF it is an Opel 3 and should do most of the heating of the house. It has a central heat system that connects to the duct work which takes the heat to the upper floors of the house. It will be beautiful and I can't wait to see it lit. At the rate the remodel is moving we will most likely have to wait until next winter to see if it works.


We have been busy removing trees (Russian Olive) to improve the view from the front porch and cleaning up the land surrounding the house. There are several old cottonwood trees that need to be cut down or just cleaned up.

We had hoped that we would be moved into the house by the end of March. But with only 2 weeks left that won't be happening. We are now planning on spending our spring break (April 4th through the 12th) painting, tiling and helping with general clean up.

We hope you and your families are doing well,

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