I can't believe the day has finally come. I have been banging on about it for so long I was sure it was never going to happen. Let me take you on a journey... It all started at 11am today, this very day, this damp November morning. And then finished by about 12pm it was … Continue reading Log Burner Installation
Flashback: Year One
It's kind of funny really that the reason my fireplace hasn't been installed yet is not because of lockdown (apparently fireplaces are essential? Not complaining) or that they're just so busy leading up to Christmas that I've been bumped down the list, but because I was forgotten about. Then, when I was remembered about, the … Continue reading Flashback: Year One
Painting and Decorating: Living Room Edition
It took three days, several podcasts, and infinite crumpets, but the living room is now painted. I had been putting it off, waiting for the fireplace to be installed so there could be a big WOW moment, a reveal, a sense of satisfaction. I should know by now that literally never happens, everything is incremental, … Continue reading Painting and Decorating: Living Room Edition
Log Burner Quotes
Genie is fine, I promise Summer is over (do not try and convince me otherwise) but that isn't necessarily a bad thing. Why? Because CHRISTMAS FIREPLACE THAT'S WHY. I have two weeks off work, a DIY schedule to make you wince, and three slabs of porcelain absolutely dying to begin their new vocation as a … Continue reading Log Burner Quotes
Restoring the Inglenook Fireplace: Third and Final Attempt
It's done! We did it! We were meant to do a couple of rows then go for a pint, as it was the nicest afternoon we've had since May, but we dug ourselves deeper and deeper both literally and metaphorically. This post is primarily a warning for anyone thinking of doing this themselves. I enlisted … Continue reading Restoring the Inglenook Fireplace: Third and Final Attempt
Restoring the Inglenook Fireplace: Second Attempt
I often think I am going to be able to get something that takes three days done in 15 minutes, and no amount of experience informs my expectations. Perhaps I have an inflated sense of my own capabilities, or perhaps I'm stupid. In any case, I did more stuff to the fireplace, look! I very … Continue reading Restoring the Inglenook Fireplace: Second Attempt
Restoring the Inglenook Fireplace: First Attempt
It's been a big weekend. Finally, some productivity. FRIDAY I did nothing, but SATURDAY... Well, it was a rough start, but I got to the house for 8:30 armed with a cup to fill from the tap (hydration is key) and the amount of positivity a hangover at 34 years old will allow you.I got … Continue reading Restoring the Inglenook Fireplace: First Attempt
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