Today, the wood was applied to the wall! I carried the wood in from the garage (worst job ever - up and down stairs and -35*, but I did get my flights in) and then pieced them together to match widths. Andy used the nail gun to attach the planks, he was happy that he didn't have to use glue.  Which I thought was pretty silly - how could you glue the wood on the wall?  But, he is the one with the knowledge, so I didn't even ask. It turned out super sweet. 

I can't believe how much it warms up the room.  Now, to lay some shag.