Patching up the holes.

Putting insulation in the kitchen walls makes a big difference. Here's Adam in the process of insulating and also pulling out the duct from the old exhaust fan:


A close-up of just what was making our kitchen so cold:

This is where the exhaust fan...exhausted. A wee metal flap is all that was protecting us from the elements. Needless to say, this hole is now patched up and the vent will be removed and repaired when we do exterior work/paint in the spring/summer.
By the way, nice mortise and tenon joint to the right, huh?

We have also put up walls in the kitchen and will post those photos soon. Now THAT makes a difference in keeping the room warm.