Phase Two: installation of geothermal heating and air and comes at a cost of almost $25,000. It may seem pricy. However, yearly heating/air costs will amount to around $300. This also includes costs for upgrading the electrical system. Keeping a consistent temperature will keep out moisture and preserve the building for a long time.
We asked for bids from local Franklin County companies and one from Hardin County. We looked at the bids presented, the length of experience, the warranties offered and the contribution to the community each company offered. It was a hard decision - and based on all of the criteria we made a decision. Barnhardt Electric was selected to perform the work.
It is our hope that all of the geothermal can be installed before winter sets in. You'll see us in the community fund raising and we hope you'll contribute as well. Installing it this fall will help the mortar set better and allow us to have a warmer Historical Tour of Homes.
The first stage was installing the geothermal lines. I could write about it, however ... we got Joe Pitsor on video telling us how they did it and showing pictures! (if you can't see the video just go here)
Monday, November 9, 2009
Thursday, November 5, 2009
Hollydazzle Historic Tour of Homes
Do you remember as a kid driving around and looking at homes? Back in the 60's my folks would pile us into the car and we'd go for a ride. We'd drive by homes and maybe we knew them - so mom would tell us the story of the family. Maybe we didn't know them, and we'd make up our own stories! Once and awhile we'd stop and visit. Usually though, we would just drive around looking.
What if you could get on a bus, go visit 5 historical homes, get a full tour of each home, ask all the questions you want, eat and drink and maybe even have a glass of wine when it's all over?
Now you can.
Welcome to the Hollydazzle Historical Tour of Homes. We will be touring the Blum/Boehmler House in Hampton, The Harriman Nielsen House on the West edge of Hampton, Country Heritage Bed and Breakfast five miles West of Hampton, The Old Stone House on the way to Geneva and ending at Townsend Winery in Hansell. You will learn the history of each home, be able to ask all the questions you want, enjoy a light repast at several homes and receive a wine tasting at the Winery.
When:
December 5: one to four p.m. or December 6: three to six p.m.
Where:
meet the bus by the park across from the Post Office. Or you can drive yourself if you like.
Who:
everyone is invited! There is a charge of $15 in advance or $20 the day of. Tickets can be purchased at the specialty shops downtown, the banks, at Center 1 or simply call Deb at 641-458-1114 and she'll arrange one to be sent to you! There will be a widget very soon at http://www.oldstonehouse.org/
Why:
This is a fundraiser with proceeds to be divided between the Old Stone House and the Harriman Neilsen House - both properties of the Franklin County Historical Society.
Can't come? Why not give a loved one a ticket for an early Christmas gift? Or purchase a ticket and lets us share it with a resident of one of the nursing homes?
Please come - you're supporting the Franklin County Historical Society and you'll also have the opportunity to enjoy a few of the county's historical homes!
What if you could get on a bus, go visit 5 historical homes, get a full tour of each home, ask all the questions you want, eat and drink and maybe even have a glass of wine when it's all over?
Now you can.
Welcome to the Hollydazzle Historical Tour of Homes. We will be touring the Blum/Boehmler House in Hampton, The Harriman Nielsen House on the West edge of Hampton, Country Heritage Bed and Breakfast five miles West of Hampton, The Old Stone House on the way to Geneva and ending at Townsend Winery in Hansell. You will learn the history of each home, be able to ask all the questions you want, enjoy a light repast at several homes and receive a wine tasting at the Winery.
When:
December 5: one to four p.m. or December 6: three to six p.m.
Where:
meet the bus by the park across from the Post Office. Or you can drive yourself if you like.
Who:
everyone is invited! There is a charge of $15 in advance or $20 the day of. Tickets can be purchased at the specialty shops downtown, the banks, at Center 1 or simply call Deb at 641-458-1114 and she'll arrange one to be sent to you! There will be a widget very soon at http://www.oldstonehouse.org/
Why:
This is a fundraiser with proceeds to be divided between the Old Stone House and the Harriman Neilsen House - both properties of the Franklin County Historical Society.
Can't come? Why not give a loved one a ticket for an early Christmas gift? Or purchase a ticket and lets us share it with a resident of one of the nursing homes?
Please come - you're supporting the Franklin County Historical Society and you'll also have the opportunity to enjoy a few of the county's historical homes!
Monday, October 5, 2009
Working on the house
Terry Cole and his team came in like gangbusters.
The guys removed the old mortar from all four outside walls and in the basement. They went back and put in the proper limestone mortar mix, added a few more stones, repaired or made new thresholds, worked around the windows, fixed the joists in the basement and welcomed Joe Pitsor just about everyday. They put up with Deb asking a million questions and taking even more pictures.
Here's a video showing the work as it was being done and the finished product. Notice the rocks looking very prominent in the beginning, and then smoothed out in the end of the video. See the water wagon? Jeff Burkley came every weekend twice a day and watered the building. This help set the mortar.
The guys removed the old mortar from all four outside walls and in the basement. They went back and put in the proper limestone mortar mix, added a few more stones, repaired or made new thresholds, worked around the windows, fixed the joists in the basement and welcomed Joe Pitsor just about everyday. They put up with Deb asking a million questions and taking even more pictures.
Here's a video showing the work as it was being done and the finished product. Notice the rocks looking very prominent in the beginning, and then smoothed out in the end of the video. See the water wagon? Jeff Burkley came every weekend twice a day and watered the building. This help set the mortar.
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