And working on getting to work for the fall. Some big plans, but also some basic stuff too as outlined in this handy post http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/new-home-owners-manual-home-maintenance-calendar-176043 

This is also on the list, but I dont have a fancy pump to use…yet.

http://www.thisoldhouse.com/toh/video/0,,20047191,00.html

It was a healthy haul back but made decent time and good (31.7 MPG over 4k miles) mileage while I was away. After featuring no precipitation all summer and crazy heat, it’s quite nice to have a big rain storm in play as I’m unpacking and getting ready for the fall…