Finally painted the coathooks for the coat cubby...



Descending into the pit....



The "stuff" that I've moved into the basement. Computer parts and bicycle parts, in this case.



The water heater and assorted computer stuff...



Just assorted junk.



Why yes, that IS the vent pipe from the furnace that was in THAT condition when I moved in 5 years ago....



Need some shock oil? Yes, it's still half-full.



The patch panel and wireless router.



A view of the crawlspace under the original house.



And here, my friends, is a still-operational 1950s furnace. What do you think? Maybe 40% Efficiency?



Close-up of a floor joist.



Coming back up the stairs.