So it took us a few years

But we have finally, finally finally fixed this situation:

http://thischarmingoldhouse.blogspot.com/2006/12/whhhhhaaaaat-part-2.html

Yes, way back in 2006, we documented one of the many oddities of the house, specifically the hole in the floor of the upstairs bathroom.  It was one of those things that bothered us, but that we didn't know how to fix, and that wasn't a hugely pressing issue.  But now, lo these many years later, it is fixed.  And there was great rejoicing in the land.

Our awesome next-door-neighbor and all around handywoman, Liza came over and fixed that thing right up.  Here's what it looks like now:

We also had her install a new faucet.

Next up: ELECTRICITY!

First, we had this box underneath the cabinet in the kitchen. Jake had installed it when the previous under-cabinet lighting fixture (which included an outlet) died.  It's where we plug in our kettle, so it's a pretty important one. 

 Lisa fixed it up with a more appropriate exterior-mount box and put it on the wall, in addition to tacking up the on/off switch for the undercabinet light so it's not so hard to find.  Genius!

She also moved the light switch that turns on the overhead light/fan in the kitchen so that now you can turn it on when you walk through the door.  I know, I know, seems pretty basic, but previously, you had to walk into the kitchen, around the stove, and over to the microwave nook to turn on the light.  So now, when you come to our house, you'll be able to turn on the kitchen light without a map!  We're still fumbling over it, though, and will be for the foreseeable future, I'm sure.

And then, our favorite piece: a new cabinet!Hooray!