July 26th or so

The copper pipe to the furnace (left) was leaking. Therefore, you could smell gas in the basement when the furnace was turned on. This necessitated a replacement of all the copper semi-rigid pipe with flexible steel pipe. Did it cost? Yes. But our gas outlets are up to code.



The painters make a mess of the basement. They are removing the rubber baseboards, and will paint the basement walls an ivory color. New wooden baseboards will replace the rubber ones.



I find places for books. We begin moving items from the apartment to the house.



More places for books. Five points for each title you can identify.



Judy's error is rectified -- remember her? She locked us out? Well, we have a new door handle. And this one has no inside "knob lock" that would lock without the key.



Countertop, dishwasher, sink, and faucet in all their glory.



Another view of that fine countertop. Makes the old countertop look like lark's vomit.



This is no ordinary door. Not at our house. This one has been painted white.



The bathroom before I begin applying two coats of "Tub and Tile".



The first coat of "Tub and Tile" has been applied.



Okay. Another sink picture. But my wife really likes this sink.



Boy, we sure do have a lot of books!



Now we have some paint on the basement walls!



The cabinets and countertop opposite the sink.