https://transitionmeadowbrook.net/2013/01/02/in-with-the-new-old-fashioned-kitchen/https://transitionmeadowbrook.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/imag0067-1.jpgIMAG0067-1https://transitionmeadowbrook.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/imag0151.jpgIMAG01512013-03-25T21:18:49+00:00monthlyhttps://transitionmeadowbrook.net/2012/02/26/building-the-rest-of-the-chimney/https://transitionmeadowbrook.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/img_2853.jpgIMG_2853A very elegant finish to a fantastic project. Adam Gauvin and Jeremy Brown, lead mason.https://transitionmeadowbrook.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/img_2869.jpgMmmmm, warm towels.Final coat of stucco, flue damper installed, and the flue is just waiting for more bracing and boxing. And towel racks.https://transitionmeadowbrook.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/img_2867.jpgIMG_2867The flue from the heater is attached to the chimney. Note bracing by the wall.https://transitionmeadowbrook.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/img_2839.jpgIMG_2839In the meantime, indoors, Adam applies stucco to the chimney.https://transitionmeadowbrook.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/img_2832.jpgIMG_2832A lot of bricks came up in buckets by means of a pulley. Ancient art of building a chimney.https://transitionmeadowbrook.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/img_2821.jpgAnd Ray put those lights are on the ceiling to get them out of the way.Breaking through the ceiling and roof.https://transitionmeadowbrook.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/img_2820.jpgHint; find tha Supah's shadow.Where's tha Supah?https://transitionmeadowbrook.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/img_2813.jpgIMG_2813Scaffolding goes up as work shifts outdoors.https://transitionmeadowbrook.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/img_27962.jpgIMG_2796The first course of cinderblock rising from the upper bathroom floor.https://transitionmeadowbrook.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/img_27961.jpgIMG_27962012-02-26T23:19:33+00:00monthlyhttps://transitionmeadowbrook.net/2012/02/08/building-the-cook-stove-with-oven/https://transitionmeadowbrook.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/img_28451.jpgIMG_2845View from the side of the back of the masonry stove showing a sheet metal box screwed together and screwed to the angle iron, enclosing the pipe and mineral wool. Jeremy will cut a piece of soapstone tile to cover.https://transitionmeadowbrook.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/img_28401.jpgIMG_2840https://transitionmeadowbrook.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/img_27901.jpgIMG_2790The metal pipe from the masonry stove's flue damper assembly to the terracotta chimney flue pipehttps://transitionmeadowbrook.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/img_2845.jpgIMG_2845https://transitionmeadowbrook.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/img_2840.jpgIMG_2840https://transitionmeadowbrook.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/img_2790.jpgIMG_2790https://transitionmeadowbrook.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/img_2789.jpgIMG_2789View from above up in the bathroom, looking down the terracotta chimney flue pipe to see Adam adjusting the metal flue pipe from the stove.https://transitionmeadowbrook.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/img_27781.jpgIMG_2778View of the clean-out on the other side of the chimney. Visible is one of the round holes cut into the terracotta chimney flue pipe; one to receive the pipe from the stove, and one on the opposite side to form the clean-out door. (A concrete plug will be made to shield the cast iron trap door.)https://transitionmeadowbrook.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/img_2778.jpgIMG_2778https://transitionmeadowbrook.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/img_2774.jpgIMG_2774View from the other side of the wall. The angle irons over and under the flue assembly are visible.2012-02-25T19:52:23+00:00monthlyhttps://transitionmeadowbrook.net/2012/01/26/we-pour-the-bridging-span-hearth-and-build-the-cinderblock-wall/https://transitionmeadowbrook.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/img_2539.jpgRay , electrician, moving the electric cables from the wall, and installing new lightsRay , electrician, moving the electric cables from the wall, and installing new lightshttps://transitionmeadowbrook.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/img_2553.jpgBuilding the two-flue chimneyBuilding the two-flue chimney; a separate flue for the heater and stovehttps://transitionmeadowbrook.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/img_2551.jpgShowing the clean out doorShowing the flue clean out doorhttps://transitionmeadowbrook.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/img_2543.jpgStarting the chimneyStarting the chimneyhttps://transitionmeadowbrook.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/img_2545.jpgAdam Gauvin and Jeremy Brown consultAdam Gauvin and Jeremy Brown consulthttps://transitionmeadowbrook.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/img_2541.jpgDurock, cement board plus steel studs over the basement stairsDurock, cement board plus steel studs over the basement stairs, completes the cinderblock wallhttps://transitionmeadowbrook.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/img_2538.jpgStucco Basecoat plus diamond meshStucco basecoat plus diamond mesh makes a sturdy foundation for tile installationhttps://transitionmeadowbrook.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/img_2534.jpgBridging Span (Hearth) pouredBridging Span (Hearth) poured2012-02-19T01:07:20+00:00monthlyhttps://transitionmeadowbrook.net/2012/01/28/we-build-the-masonry-heater-and-it-is-beautiful/https://transitionmeadowbrook.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/img_2672.jpgTha Supah is Awestruckhttps://transitionmeadowbrook.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/img_2665.jpgTha Supah is AwestruckTha Supah is Awestruckhttps://transitionmeadowbrook.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/img_2671.jpgAdam Gauvin, honorary mason, and Jeremy Brown, masonAdam Gauvin, honorary mason, and Jeremy Brown, masonhttps://transitionmeadowbrook.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/img_2670.jpgAdam approves, as do we all.Adam approves, as do we all.https://transitionmeadowbrook.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/img_2668.jpgSetting a spline in the ovenhttps://transitionmeadowbrook.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/img_2662.jpgEvery join will be double sealed to be air tightEvery join will be double sealed to be air tighthttps://transitionmeadowbrook.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/img_2663.jpgEarl Gray, tha supah, continues to supahviseEarl Gray, tha supah, continues to supahvisehttps://transitionmeadowbrook.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/img_2620.jpgEarl Gray, tha supah, is supahvisingEarl Gray, tha supah, is supahvisinghttps://transitionmeadowbrook.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/img_2659.jpgVery tricky getting the top to seat on splines on all four sidesVery tricky getting the top to seat on splines on all four sideshttps://transitionmeadowbrook.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/img_2658.jpgMechanical leverage for 200 lb slab of rockMechanical leverage for 200 lb slab of rock2012-02-09T22:03:02+00:00monthlyhttps://transitionmeadowbrook.net/2012/01/03/building-the-piers-for-the-heaterstove-bridging-slabhearth/https://transitionmeadowbrook.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/img_24841.jpgLaying the First Blockhttps://transitionmeadowbrook.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/structuralengineer31.jpgStructuralEngineer3https://transitionmeadowbrook.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/img_2497.jpgIMG_2497https://transitionmeadowbrook.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/img_2486.jpgJeremy and Miguel constructing the piershttps://transitionmeadowbrook.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/img_2484.jpgLaying the First Blockhttps://transitionmeadowbrook.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/structuralengineer3.jpgStructuralEngineer32012-01-28T17:42:30+00:00monthlyhttps://transitionmeadowbrook.net/2012/01/15/building-the-bridging-span-or-hearth/https://transitionmeadowbrook.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/img_2530.jpgThe Building Inspector approves!https://transitionmeadowbrook.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/img_24981.jpgColin and Dominic, brothers Pespisa, 3G plumbers carry on the family businessColin and Dominic, brothers Pespisa, 3G plumbers carry on the family businesshttps://transitionmeadowbrook.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/img_2498.jpgColin and Dominic, brothers Pespisa, 3G plumbers carry on the family businessColin and Dominic, brothers Pespisa, 3G plumbers carry on the family businesshttps://transitionmeadowbrook.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/img_2523.jpgIMG_2523Graves Concretehttps://transitionmeadowbrook.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/img_25141.jpgIMG_2514George Brown, carpenter and builderhttps://transitionmeadowbrook.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/img_25031.jpgIMG_2503Jeremy Brown, mason and builderhttps://transitionmeadowbrook.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/img_2528.jpgIMG_2528Moi doing the ties!https://transitionmeadowbrook.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/img_2514.jpgIMG_2514George Brown, carpenterhttps://transitionmeadowbrook.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/img_2512.jpgIMG_2512Level in all directionshttps://transitionmeadowbrook.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/img_2503.jpgIMG_25032012-01-28T17:41:30+00:00monthlyhttps://transitionmeadowbrook.net/2011/11/02/stacking-cord-wood/https://transitionmeadowbrook.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/img_2306.jpgI just need to learn about the trees I'm now using for warmth.https://transitionmeadowbrook.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/img_2315.jpgStacking with bark side out to form fish-scale-like water shedding surface.https://transitionmeadowbrook.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/img_22892.jpgStacks are starting to resemble mathematical constructs.https://transitionmeadowbrook.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/img_22791.jpgStarting the water shedding arrangement.https://transitionmeadowbrook.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/img_2298.jpgDumping one of four loads, two of green, and two of 'seasoned.'https://transitionmeadowbrook.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/img_2279.jpgIMG_2279https://transitionmeadowbrook.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/img_22891.jpgIMG_2289https://transitionmeadowbrook.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/img_2289.jpgIMG_2289https://transitionmeadowbrook.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/img_2298.jpgIMG_22982012-01-20T21:10:17+00:00monthlyhttps://transitionmeadowbrook.net/2011/12/26/in-which-wooden-structure-is-removed-and-replaced-with-masonry/https://transitionmeadowbrook.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/img_2429.jpgDominic PespisaDominic Pespisa, third generation plumber and my kid's friend from schoolhttps://transitionmeadowbrook.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/img_2449.jpgIMG_2449https://transitionmeadowbrook.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/img_2447.jpgGeorge BrownGeorge Brown, builder, carpenter, perehttps://transitionmeadowbrook.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/img_2445.jpgJeremy Brown, Hillcrest MasonryJeremy Brown, Hillcrest Masonryhttps://transitionmeadowbrook.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/img_2411.jpgTaping the cut-out and exposing the studsTaping the cut-out and exposing the studs.2012-01-16T21:28:04+00:00monthlyhttps://transitionmeadowbrook.net/2011/11/05/move-your-money-day/https://transitionmeadowbrook.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/images.jpegimageshttps://transitionmeadowbrook.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/img_23651.jpgMaking the original Patriots proud.https://transitionmeadowbrook.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/img_2365.jpgMinuteman, meet Guy Fawkes.2012-01-16T00:50:04+00:00monthlyhttps://transitionmeadowbrook.net/2012/01/01/building-the-foundations-for-the-heaterstove-and-chimney/https://transitionmeadowbrook.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/structuralengineer2.jpgStructuralEngineer2https://transitionmeadowbrook.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/img_24821.jpgMiguel, fellow mason.https://transitionmeadowbrook.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/img_24781.jpgIMG_2478https://transitionmeadowbrook.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/img_24762.jpgWoburn Concretehttps://transitionmeadowbrook.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/img_24761.jpgWoburn Concretehttps://transitionmeadowbrook.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/img_24611.jpgForms and Rebarhttps://transitionmeadowbrook.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/img_2482.jpgMiguel, fellow masonMiguel, fellow masonhttps://transitionmeadowbrook.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/img_2480.jpgUsing a skilsaw with no blade to jiggle out air bubbles.https://transitionmeadowbrook.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/img_2478.jpgIMG_2478https://transitionmeadowbrook.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/img_2476.jpgIMG_24762012-01-03T19:36:39+00:00monthlyhttps://transitionmeadowbrook.net/2011/12/14/in-which-everything-goes-cold-and-dark/https://transitionmeadowbrook.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/img_2428.jpgT Flue Connection with cap on the bypass aperturehttps://transitionmeadowbrook.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/img_2427.jpgIMG_2427https://transitionmeadowbrook.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/img_2426.jpgIMG_2426https://transitionmeadowbrook.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/img_2425.jpgIMG_2425https://transitionmeadowbrook.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/img_2424.jpgIMG_2424https://transitionmeadowbrook.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/img_2422.jpgAmbiance plus toolshttps://transitionmeadowbrook.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/img_2385.jpgYeoman JodulYeoman Jodul2011-12-14T15:47:35+00:00monthlyhttps://transitionmeadowbrook.net/2011/11/20/out-with-the-traditional-modern-kitchen/https://transitionmeadowbrook.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/img_2382.jpgTo make kindling - (2) Strike impaled block against the floor til axe works its way through.https://transitionmeadowbrook.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/img_2381.jpgTo make kindling - (1) strike board with axehttps://transitionmeadowbrook.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/img_2383.jpgTemporary kitchen https://transitionmeadowbrook.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/img_23801.jpgDismantling the kitchenDave Luce, of Albie Barden's team, preps the house for the Transition.https://transitionmeadowbrook.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/img_2380.jpgDismantling the kitchenhttps://transitionmeadowbrook.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/img_2327.jpgA lovely kitchenThe cabinetry was hand built in situ and dated November 16, 1960. We relocated them 51 years and one day later.2011-11-20T23:41:51+00:00monthlyhttps://transitionmeadowbrook.net/2011/11/11/water-tank-in-maine/https://transitionmeadowbrook.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/img_2374.jpgIMG_2374Albie fits a stand to the water jacket.https://transitionmeadowbrook.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/img_2376.jpgIMG_2376Albie Bardon selects a suitable jacket for my project.https://transitionmeadowbrook.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/img_2377.jpgWater jackets outside a Vermont barnWater Jackets stacked outside a Vermont barn.2011-11-16T15:43:29+00:00monthlyhttps://transitionmeadowbrook.net/2011/11/03/splitting-cord-wood/https://transitionmeadowbrook.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/img_23621.jpgTimestamp 4:45:21https://transitionmeadowbrook.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/img_2361.jpgTimestamp 4:38:59https://transitionmeadowbrook.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/img_23602.jpgTimestamp 4:35:22https://transitionmeadowbrook.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/img_2362.jpgIMG_2362https://transitionmeadowbrook.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/img_23601.jpgTimestamp 4:35:22https://transitionmeadowbrook.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/img_2360.jpgTimestamp 4:35:22Timestamp 4:35:22https://transitionmeadowbrook.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/img_2359.jpgTimestamp 4:32:09https://transitionmeadowbrook.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/img_2358.jpgTimestamp 4:29:41https://transitionmeadowbrook.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/img_23541.jpgMy wood splitting set-up, with step for leverage.https://transitionmeadowbrook.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/img_2354.jpgMy wood splitting set-up.2011-11-13T01:53:55+00:00monthlyhttps://transitionmeadowbrook.net/2011/11/11/and-the-band-played-marching-matilda/2011-11-13T01:31:13+00:00monthlyhttps://transitionmeadowbrook.net/2011/11/04/im-dying-of-the-irony/https://transitionmeadowbrook.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/img_2363.jpgOctober snow storm2011-11-13T01:29:52+00:00monthlyhttps://transitionmeadowbrook.net/about/2011-10-23T23:11:52+00:00weekly0.6https://transitionmeadowbrook.netdaily1.02013-03-25T21:18:49+00:00