Renting Has its Advantages

…this ol' house has been around since 1900. Considering its age, it's certainly entitled to have a couple of bad days. Unfortunately, today was a bad day. Here's the story:

Poor poor house. It turns out that both the drain and vent (? yeah, both) have clogged repeatedly, ruptured, and turned into a giant rain cloud whenever the upstairs neighbors use the dishwasher or washing machine. 24 hours later, the pipe's been replaced and we're left with a 7' x 10" hole that runs from the countertop to the ceiling. Still, on its better days, it's a fine place to call home.