plumbing pitch
water pressure
repointing
repainting
lead paint
GFIs
safety valves
soffit vents
asbestos
garage door replacement
window and casement replacement
etc
Altogether, it sounds worse than it really is, and any old house is going to need some work... but, ick. Ick, ick, ick.
In other news, the checkbook was discovered today, lurking behind a desk here! I knew it would turn up.
I have birthdays to discuss. I haven't forgotten. I'm just without a brain.
