Now that we’ve closed on our new house, I figured it was time to share what I’ve been working on since we signed our purchase agreement. As I mentioned in my post about buying this house, it’s been a rocky road to where we are now, filled with lots and lots of excitement, and lots and lots of tears. And a little bit of frustrated screaming.
But now we’re here! And it’s time to get down to business to defeat the Huns.
WARNING: This is loooooooooooooooooooooooong. Like super long. I split everything up into tiny tiny chunks so that I don’t get overwhelmed, but you might get overwhelmed reading it. God speed.
Front Yard – 0% complete
Thatch the lawn
Create raised beds in front of everything
Build a ring of stones around the tree
Plant hostas around the tree
Find plants that bloom at different times of year
Front of House/Front Porch – 0% complete
Paint the front door
Remove the tiny porch and install a real porch
Build a portico over the door
Put in a new light
Driveway – 0% complete
Fix the weird area that’s dipped down
Move the downspouts that are in bad places
Garage – 0% complete
Build a storage shed on the side of the garage
Convert the window into a door
Replace the garage door
Get electricity run to the garage
Install shelving inside the garage
Backyard – 0% complete
Take out the bush in the back of the yard
Install a privacy fence
Take out the patio and level the yard
Build a deck
Cut down the huge tree that’s too close to the foundation
Build a raised vegetable garden
Find a better location for the clothesline
Whole House Exterior – 0% complete
Install soffit vents
Install security cameras
Living Room – 0% complete
Paint
Remove the weird shutters and aquarium in the entryway
Replace baseboards with something thicker
Trim out the doors and windows
Install a new front door
Replace the deadbolt for more security
Clean up the linoleum in the entry
Build built-ins in the dining room
Refinish floor
Kitchen – 0% complete
Paint
Replace the back door
Trim out the doors and windows
Remove the weird entry doors
Design a new layout and replace the cabinets
Tile the floor
Install a tile backsplash
Vent the hood to the roof
Get curtains
Upstairs Bathroom – 0% complete
Remove the plastic panels from the walls
Paint
Install a bathroom vent
Replace the vanity
Replace the toilet
Replace the tub
Re-glaze the tile
Craft room – 0% complete
Paint
Install new baseboards
Build craft storage and tables
Replace light fixture
Refinish floors
Curtains!
Install mini blinds
Master Bedroom – 0% complete
Paint
Install new baseboards
Replace light fixture
Refinish floors
Curtains!
Install mini blinds
Back Bedroom/Guest room – 0% complete
Paint
Install new baseboards
Refinish floors
Replace light fixture
Curtains!
Install mini blinds
Hallway – 0% complete
Build a gallery wall
Paint
Refinish floors
Main Basement Area – 0% complete
Install a ceiling
Paint
Install new plugs
tear down walls that don’t make sense
Build storage shelves
Relocate the work bench to another wall
Hide the furnace and hot water tank
Paint the fruit cellar
Re-paint the laundry tub
Buy a washer and dryer
Create designated spaces for different areas (workout, laundry, tv)
Basement Bathroom – 0% complete
Paint
Install a ceiling
Misc – 0% complete
Replace outlets with grounded plugs
Replace light switches
Replace lightswitch and outlet covers
Replace galvanized pipes with Pex
