It's all about the insulation

Doug hasn't had a chance to work any more on the TV room but today is his day off so we should see some progress. Another issue has popped up that will be our main focus, however, for the rest of the winter.

Kansas isn't supposed to get winters like this. We were use to this weather in Wisconsin but Kansas isn't supposed to have this. We have had a cold winter with lots of ice and snow that don't want to leave. We saw the results of this in our gas bill yesterday. Not fun!

We have decided that all projects not having to do with stopping air leaks or sealing up the house or reducing energy bills will be put on hold. We've been very diligent about keeping our thermostat low (far below what normal people would tolerate.) We are use to staying wrapped up in blankets as we go through our day. The one exception, of course, is in Rachel's room, not coincidentally, the only insulated room in the house. I suspect the vast majority of my posts over the next few months will be about trying to make a 100-year old house comfortable without losing any historical integrity. Any suggestions for living in a 100 year old house with 21st century fuel prices would be appreciated!