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Back to my old habits and then some
Spent the day running errands with Deb to tidy things up and price out options for the wood stove renovation. Still confused as to what we're going to do: a) keep the old woodstove or b) buy a new one.
The problem with the old woodstove is that its too large for the house and technically not up to code, which requires a ventilation from below the house. Buying a new one means delaying the project until I can afford to buy another for $600 or so. I'm working an angle with friends to help keep the contracting work to a minimum (i.e. boarding up the entry and installing the stove's chimney). My neighbor, Cheryl, has already volunteered to help me cut the carpet, put down concrete board flooring and build a retaining wall for the slate pieces and gather ocean rock as a surround. Still considering options for a wall protector - some form of steel or ceramic paneling, I suppose.
I've already had the "chat" with Mum about the project. She recommended I speak with Da, so I'll ring him tomorrow after work. Speaking of work, Wendy and Deb have volunteered to finish painting the living room while I'm at work. I adore coming home to painting having been done!
The problem with the old woodstove is that its too large for the house and technically not up to code, which requires a ventilation from below the house. Buying a new one means delaying the project until I can afford to buy another for $600 or so. I'm working an angle with friends to help keep the contracting work to a minimum (i.e. boarding up the entry and installing the stove's chimney). My neighbor, Cheryl, has already volunteered to help me cut the carpet, put down concrete board flooring and build a retaining wall for the slate pieces and gather ocean rock as a surround. Still considering options for a wall protector - some form of steel or ceramic paneling, I suppose.
I've already had the "chat" with Mum about the project. She recommended I speak with Da, so I'll ring him tomorrow after work. Speaking of work, Wendy and Deb have volunteered to finish painting the living room while I'm at work. I adore coming home to painting having been done!