Stone House - We've Been Working

Baba · #1 12/29/08, 06:46 PM

We've gotten a bit more done on the Stone House tear out. I know it's going to take awhile, but oh my. It's hard when it's just my and hubby working on it. Thought you'd like to see our progress.
http://babasfarmlife.blogspot.com/20...n-working.html

Common Tator · #2 12/29/08, 08:02 PM

I can see so much difference from when you started! You guys are doing a great job, and your son-in-law sounds like a real blessing!

Are you going to insulate all your exterior walls? If you are tearing out paneling and drywall, it is the perfect time to do it right!

I am so excited for you and your new/old stone house!

Baba · #3 12/29/08, 08:15 PM

Yes we are going to insulate all the outside walls. Hubby managed to find some more free insulation from a neighbor who just finished putting up a steel building. Very nice of him to give it to us.

mtman · #4 12/29/08, 08:20 PM

its hard with the two of you me and dw did ours over soup to nuts

KindredSpirit · #5 12/29/08, 09:43 PM

I have always loved stone houses, and yours is especially beautiful. I can't wait to see it when it is completed!!

#6 12/29/08, 10:16 PM

GOOD job !!!
As far as that bearing wall..I'd recommend that you certainly check your plans with a builder/contractor before you go whacking on that..LOL..when I was involved in renovating very old homes I discovered that anything is possible..if you have enough $..you might end up having to put in two sturdy "posts" as well as a new header..or..maybe not..

Baba · #7 12/30/08, 10:57 AM

Boston: That's what we're thinking. A few good posts should make it possible.