March is here, the snow is melting, and in a few weeks the 2021 building season will begin. Like last season, I have a list of things that I need to accomplish and a few new friends who will be able to help me fulfill those goals.
First, I'll introduce you to Ralph. He's my plumber and a hell of a nice guy. Ralph will plumb all new water pipes from the now working well to the kitchen, bathroom, water heater, radiators, and most importantly to the boiler.
Once I have water to the boiler, then Bob (who you all met last year) can finish the boiler install and get me heat in the house! That will be the biggest accomplishment since the back roof!
I need to replace some soft floor joists in the library (formerly the piano room) and then install a subfloor and the hardwoods.
Lastly I'll introduce you to Tommy, who will be helping me replace the front porch posts, level it up and re-roof it. It is sagging due to the rotted posts that you can see in this picture.
So stay tuned for another season of me trying to rebuild my 1861 house.
