Really Cold

OK, forget my previous post. Now its cold. As in, time to turn off the water to the downstairs bathroom and drain the pipes so they don't freeze cold.

Fortunately, I have such a bathroom system. After the a pipe burst two years ago on a -30 degree day, we had a plumber install shutoff and drain valves, so we can completely turn off the system when the temperature is slated to drop into the artic regions. Last nights temp was only -4, but I was extra cautious and shut it off anyway.



The big question is, who enclosed the porch and decided to build a bathroom (a room with a lot of water) with no crawlspace under it! This is the upper midwest, you know, and it does get cold...



Speaking of the cold, a couple of projects for the near future include caulking the windows with some rope caulk, and adding more weather stripping to the doors. But, I think I'll wait for the temps to reach the double digits before attempting those tasks.

Cold

Its officially winter now. Multiple inches of snow on the ground. Cold air coming in through the windows (yes, I still need to weather proof my 110 year old windows). Even with the storm windows on, the 1/8" crack between the upper and lower pane is allowing a breeze to come in. And last night I took a good fall outside the bowling alley. I was walking up to the car and next thing I knew, I was laying on the ground. My knee and elbow have been hurting all day from the fall. And I didn't even have a good score bowling either.

Lots of projects that need to get done. I'm not sure that the fridge water line isn't still leaking, but nowhere in town has one of those electronic devices that warn you when the water line leaks. More painting, wallpaper removal, electrical outlets to wire up, dust bunnies to vacuum, basements to clean, etc. It never ends. Such is life.