One thing done (sort of)

Since I had a half day today, I was actually home when the sun was still up and could look under the Maxima and figure out what was rattling. Considering there's not a lot under there except the exhaust system, it was more of "where" was rattling. So I went to the storage closet and got my 18 gauge wire and needle-nose pliers, summoned my inner-redneck and slithered halfway under the car. I managed to shore up the exhaust pipe from where the support brackets had rusted and rattled apart and will keep my fingers crossed that it will hold up while we continue to hunt for a dependable car we can afford.