Stove installed and working

The multi-fuel stove and fireplace have at last been installed in the new lounge. As part of the acceptance/approval testing the stove had to be fired up twice and on the second occasion I ran it for a couple of hours. It heated the room very well indeed, albeit it was a mild evening anyway. Today the lining and skirting boards were fitted to complete the job.

This is a major step towards completion of the main extension. Also this week, the hallway skirting and other minor items of woodwork have been finished. Much painting and decorating too.

There is some further painting and decorating to do but that should all be finished in good time for the carpets to be fitted to all rooms at the front of the cottage on Monday or Tuesday of next week. There is still a small amount of plumbing work to be done but that shouldn't delay me moving in to the new rooms towards the end of next week.

It will be so nice to have some space again!