Screeching Halt

We are having some issues with our electrical outlets in our house. Last night 5 outlets decided to stop working. Jim tried all night to try to figure it out but it still isn't working. Our house is pretty old and we have been trying to skirt the issue of getting our electrical professionally worked on. Damn. I am still hoping that it will be a quick fix because our computers and internet is on those outlets. I am lucky to have a work laptop with an aircard so I can have internet access at home!!!

I have pictures that I want to post, but I'll have to wait until my home computer gets internet.