Back in March, we got an energy evaluation done - as it turns out, about two weeks before the program got cancelled. So, we have some government funding to help with a few things I really wanted to do anyway. My honey Kim is actively on-board - at least for the basic renovation package. So, the plan is to blow some more insulation into the attic, but an air tight insert in to the fireplace on the main floor, and insulate the basement walls and the headers. So, will make the phone call and get the attic insulation and the air tight installation started - will do that this week - right after Victoria Day.
This weekend, Kate and I - with big logistical support from Kim- got going on the tear down in the basement. Not sure what your basement is like, but mine is full of stuff - both good stuff and stuff that should have been thrown out. We made good progress. Step 1 was to get all the good stuff in the back room over to one side of the room, and create two piles of garbage in the backroom. Step 2 was to empty the front room - moving all of the good stuff to the back room. We got a good start - photos are at
http://picasaweb.google.ca/sandy.alexcameron/2010Reno#
