Since we planned on having a hi-efficiency furnace and hot water heater installed, a chimney is no longer a necessity.  It also expanded the possibilities for the makeover.

So Bert, and his friend Matt took on the task.  Here’s a view into the kitchen from the floorless bathroom…

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Cleanup is old fashioned.  Dish soap and cold water from the outside tap – the only plumbing in the house still connected…

dirty job

Another view from the second floor of the chimneyless house

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