An Update & A List

Beaufort Enjoying the Front Porch

Well, more than a month has gone by since we closed on our house, and unbelievably, we moved in 3 weeks ago.  Time is flying!  I thought it would be cool to publish here my “list” of things that I want to work on in our house.  They are by no means in priority order, just organized by room.  We are knocking out everything a little at a time, and obviously some things are more costly than others, so we will need to save up before we actually tackle them.  It feels really nice to draw a big fat line (I imagine myself marking it off with a sharpie!) through each thing.  Having it all written down helps me realize that we have already accomplished a lot, even though we still have a long way to go.   I’m excited that with every new project we finish, the house is starting to feel more and more like our home.  Can’t wait to continue to show you the progress! 

House Project/Purchase List

Hire(d) Professional

Purchase(d)

Inside

Entire House

-          Electrical outlet additions/updates

-          Change out light switch and outlet plates to match

-          Hardwood Floors sanded, stained and finished

-          Paint/Repair/Replace HVAC registers and floor grate

-          A/C Unit & Duct Work Insulate/Update/Replace

 Entryway

-          Repair Plaster & Paint Walls

-          Sand/Prime/Paint Trim

-          Repair/Sand/Prime/Paint front door

-          New Light Fixture

-          Coat closet – add stackable storage

-          Entryway decoration

Living Room

-          Sell old entertainment center

-          Entertainment Center table (from Marian & Curtis)

-          Purchase & Install Ceiling Fan to replace light fixture

-          Repair Plaster & Paint Walls

-          Sand/Prime/Paint Trim

-          Rug

-          Window Treatments

-          Blinds/Shutters

-          End Tables/Coffee Table

-          Lamps

-          Update Fireplace/Hearth 

-          Replace/update mantle

Dining Room Chandelier...... one of my favorite additions so far... ignore the crazy mini blinds

Dining Room

-          Repair Plaster & Paint Walls

-          Sand/Prime/Paint Trim

-          Purchase & Install Chandelier

-          Window Treatments

-          Buffet Lamps

Breakfast Nook Light... now if only I had a table...

Breakfast Nook/Butler’s Pantry

-          Find/Purchase Table & Chairs

-          Repair Plaster & Paint Walls

-          Sand/Prime/Paint Trim

-          Purchase & Replace Light Fixture

-          Window Treatment (to hide laundry room)

-          Sand, Prime & Paint Cabinetry… in progress

-          Purchase & Replace cabinet knobs

Progress Painting Cabinets... only the doors left!

Kitchen

-          Remove Wallpaper

-          Repair Plaster & Paint Walls

-          Sand/Prime/Paint Trim

-          Donate existing appliances to Habitat ReStore

-          Purchase & Change out appliances

o   Purchase Microwave

o   Install Range Hood

-          Sand & Paint Cabinetry… in progress

-          Purchase & Replace cabinet knobs

-          Change overhead light for framed fixture

-          Replace/Re-surface countertops

-          Repair glass pellet hole in window over sink

-          Install backsplash

Laundry Room

-          New Washer/Dryer

o   Replace dryer vent hose with flexible hose

-          Repair leaking shut off valves

-          Shelving/Storage

-          Backdoor moisture damage repair

First Floor Bathroom/Linen Closet

-          Shower curtain

-          Frost glass brick window

-          Repair Plaster & Paint Walls

-          Sand/Prime/Paint Trim

-          Vanity/Sink

-          Light fixtures

-          Hot water heater

o   Adjust water temperature

o    Electrical repair

Master Bedroom

-          Repair Plaster & Paint Walls

-          Sand/Prime/Paint Trim

-          Blinds/Shutters

-          Window Treatments

-          Closet – add shelves/storage

-          Purchase Ceiling fan w/ light to replace light fixture

Guest Bedroom

-          Repair Plaster & Paint Walls

-          Sand/Prime/Paint Trim

-          Blinds/Shutters

-          Window Treatments

-          Closet – add shelves/storage

-          Purchase Ceiling fan w/ light to replace light fixture

Outside

-          Move gate on side of house so dog can go out porch door

o   Install new latch for gate

-          Sand/Prime/Paint & Re-glaze Exterior Windows

-          Porch ceiling paint

-          Paint front door

-          Porch light fixture

-          Roof

-          Porch Furniture

-          Tame the Yard/ Hire plant expert to advise

-          Stump removal

-          Storage Shed

-          Privacy Fence

-          Bigger Mailbox

-          Exterior Storm Windows

-          Leaf blower!