Cheap and Easy

We got scared last Friday when we learned our oil tank was broken. We could have needed a new tank or new pipes (and new brick, mortar and cement). Instead, we needed a new mushroom cap. Of course, that $5-$10 part costs significantly more when professionals get involved. But still, it could have been a lot worse.

It seemed that the reason our pipe wasn't whistling was because it had gotten full of gunk. The mesh filter had been pushed down a little ways into the pipe and clogged with debris and dead bugs. Take off the old cap, put on a new one, and we were good to go. See the pretty new top? Shiny!

 We were very relieved to come home the next day to a full tank of oil. All fixed!