Progress at Nickel & Dime Ranch

In order to make our masonry fireplace more effecient Scott and Jerry built this fireplace insert. They welded 1/4" plate steel in Jerry's shop- it took about 5 days. It has four 100cfm fans to blow hot air thru the heat exchangers.
Now all we have to do is cut a lot of wood next fall and paint the brick wall a fresh updated color!

Finally installed. This beast really pumps out the heat!

simple Simon

New addition to the Nickel & Dime Ranch last Sept. 2009.

Simon and his brother Tibby were found in box on the side of

a country road. My friend and I couldn't fathom the thought

of these two adorable kittens going to the human society so

we each took one home. He's hilarious, sweet and sort of cross-eyed.

He might be blind in one eye- the Vet couldn't say for sure. It

would take a visit to a kitty Opthamologist (sounds spendy). He's our

special little guy and the eye doesn't seem to be a problem.

Wool felted mittens my Mom and I make from old sweaters.

Poor Calvin is adjusting...

Winter Wonderland Christmas morning

SAUNA!

Mater Bedroom & Bath

...and in 2015 bought some new rugs. painted the tile white and walls grey. No more purple!

Upstairs Great Room

Our 1,000 sq. recreation room above the garage.
At least in this room all we did was paint over the pink/mauve colors.

Basement demo