Bring on Winter in Provence the Woodburner has been fitted
Julie WhitmarshContributor blog post by Vaucluse Dreamer:
The last 2 days have gone by in a blur of builders, rubble & dust, but it’s been worth it.
Having got rid of the hideous pellet burner (affectionately known as Growler) back in August, we’d been keeping our fingers well and truly crossed that the fireplace company stuck to their word and that they’d be out on 10th October to fit our new woodburner.
…Continue reading here for Julie’s post on the efficient team who came to install their new heat source – perfect timing for winter in Provence. This small renovation project went off without a hitch, proof that not all the trades in Provence are like the characters in Peter Mayle’s stories.
Via:: Vaucluse Dreamer
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