Disgusting Mudroom: Update

So, I guess the last thing I talked about was the whole washing machine situation. That was eventually rectified, thanks to the good ol' Home Depot card and their "12 months no interest or payments" thing:


























The moisture continues to be a problem though, as does the ceiling:



























So much so, in fact, that we've found a new form of life had been growing in our house without our knowledge...



















Oh, you can't see it? Here's a closer look:



















Yes. Those are indeed actual mushrooms growing out of our wall. Needless to say, we are pretty thoroughly skeeved out. We've decided it's time for drastic action. We're going to talk to some contractors and get some estimates on renovating the entire room. We'll work out some sort of loan or financing or something. Next month, Jenn's car will be paid off and my old credit card debt, once so massive that its gravitational pull would bend light itself, will finally be no more. We'll have a good chunk of money every month that we're not used to having. We had originally intended to use it for new carpets and a new front door, but I think mudroom renovation has suddenly been driven home as a priority. Whatever, we may well just throw all those projects in the pot at once. Why not? Anyway, we'll try to keep this site updated with the proceedings. We're now hoping to be ready for some sort of housewarming-type party in October. We'll see.