The chimney rebuild is finished! When the mason started the project, he estimated it would take two weeks, and he was spot-on. They disassembled the scaffolding yesterday, and they are cleaning up the site today. Rebuilding the chimney was expensive, but we are so excited that we are one step closer to using the fireplaces.…

Six years ago, during the purchase process, two inspectors pored over BHH with a fine-toothed comb. The list of their findings was long, but there were no deal-breakers. I distinctly remember one of the inspectors telling me, All this house really needs is money and time. Truth. A complete chimney rebuild made the list.…