Chimney video part one

April 18th chimney removal day

We had planned a big push on the demolition for the 18th. Just about everything got in the way of that plan so we scaled down to working on the chimney as it was not going to be needed.

Anyways, after removing the top part we worked on the inner part with some unexpected results. Apparently, the floor joists are set 24 inches or more apart......

Josh spent about 3 hours on that project and then worked on knocking out the kitchen. I cleaned up the chimney after he left and then collapsed in exhaustion.

The roof was shingled over the hole so that is now water tight, unlike with the chimney.

April 11 workout!!!

Whew. Raking leaves is hard, especially when they are half rotted down. Dragged 2 huge tarps full to the back 40 and pulled up some tree roots that were right where people walk. Enough yard work for the trip imo.

Got the floor in bath fully pulled up and pulled out the old shower stall. Cut out old copper plumbing in bath.

Had a nice day with kids, we had a picnic on the porch and cooked on the camp stove. Kids were very happy and played out back and behaved really well.

Ben learned the terms hacksaw, hammer, and wreaking bar today. Hope he remembers them next week.

This is a new shot of the attic. Just imagine "loft" and no chimney.