Home on the Hill

Well whoever. The wall did have to come down. As you can see we managed to get rid of the last portion of the the living room/ kitchen wall/fireplace surround. Lessons learned: 1) There is never enough heavy duty garbage bags when you need them. 2) Milwaukee sawzall is a great boon to the home deconstructor 3) 240 acres and still not enough space to put construction crap Next steps, re wire, refloor, reconnect to new heater. Install new Selkirk Chimney.

Every time I don't listen to that little, nagging, inner voice I come to regret it. Like checking out the chimneys during the summer when the roof is dry. Last week I wanted to fire up the main furnace but decided to inspect it and clean it if necessary. I removed the furnace end of the metal chimney and shone a light up the chimney to see whats what. Here's what I found: I'm not an expert but I don't think a steel chimney is supposed to bulge and have split seams and insulation cooking. So we have to replace it. 8 three foot lengths, athrough floor fitting, an attic insulation fitting. the best price we could find localy for Selkirk chimneys was $86 a 3' length. I hope the fireplace insert chimney is OK. But it's about the same age as the main chimney so who knows. I guess I'll find out when I cut a few holes in the walls. Needs or wants? Want a bandsaw - need a chimney. We'll start that project today. We are going to get at it through the...