Quest for energy sustainability (part II)

View before the transformation

The almost finished look

Getting closer and closer to Earth Day 2012, we have almost completed the transformation to a more sustainable source of energy for our heating system.  We have officially switched our house from an oil furnace to a wood burning stove and the restructuring of the new opening between the kitchen and the family room is nearly finished.

Boys in action, Barn raising weekend

Nothing better to accomplish this than a good old fashion 'barn raising' weekend with the family.  The locally sourced wood beams that the guys put up, truly give a new look to the space and the opening brings in more sunlight to the kitchen.  Now all we have to do is finish the look of the masonry on the chimney and build a bench ...

We did it, mostly by ourselves and with the help of many friends and family.  Home sweet home, without the oil!

'Til next time, happy Earth Day