Water problems

We knew that buying a house would raise the stress level because of all of the upkeep, repairs, unexpected problems, etc. Of course, being first time home buyers, we tried to be smart and we took a class on home buying, we kept the book from the course and put it to use. Still, there is a lot we didn't know.
For instance, we don't know anything about pumps and wells. We know the water tests said the water was good. A few months after moving in we have grit in the pipes and a problem with the pressure because of the grit settling in the low spots of the pipes and clogging drains.
We knew the remodeling attempts here were inept, but the deeper we look we realize these morons messed with pipes, fixtures, insulation, and the well pump. No filter, WHO thinks that is ok? fortunately everything that need fixed can be done in steps and won't make the house unlivable.
Mike is getting some good use out of those home improvement books he started collecting a few years ago, lol. There are a few of these things we'll take care of in the next couple of weeks so that the house will be presentable for family we are having over during the holidays.
So - I guess our next sweat equity job is repairing the hole in the ceiling. Woohoo for learning how to hang drywall.
After that, we'll be replacing the fixtures in the downstairs bathroom, hopefully we can find a showerhead to make up for the low pressure.
I still can't get over how great it is to arrange my furniture in MY home and hang pictures or paint to my tastes without asking permission!