More Fireplace Work

The work continued throughout the week as we had a series of contractors coming in.  After the framing had been completed, they cut a hole through the side wall of the house to vent the fireplace as we weren't putting in a real full chimney that went all the way up.

The vent was sealed from both sides and the gas fireplace was set up in place for the stone work to begin.

After the gas lines were extended, we also installed this new (to us at least) gas stove from Tara's brother, Zach and got rid of the old electric stove that had previously been there.  This was one of the best parts of the project for me as I really enjoy cooking, and this makes me feel like I have so much more control of the temperatures being used.