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Thursday, April 30, 2015

To-Do List Update

It's been six months since we moved in, so I thought I would do an update on our to-do list. Here's where we are so far (remember that some of these items are more long term, 5-10 years down the road).


Exterior


Living Design New Home
  • reseal driveway
  • repaint exterior next spring -- the colors are fine, but there are some places that are chipping and our inspector recommended taking care of it within the year

Yard & Back Deck


Living Design New Home

  • remove old satellite dish to give access to electrical panel
  • door mat by sliding door
  • repair/replace back deck steps
  • weed front yard
  • planters on back deck
  • get bird feeders
  • plan & plant veggie garden -- in progress, but it's still a bit early
  • plant fruit trees
  • install compost bin -- we have the HOA approval now!
  • build chicken coop & run

Front Porch
  • new welcome mat
  • potted plants on either side of entry/near bay window

Entryway

Living Design New Home
  • paint
  • update light fixture
  • turn coat closet back into coat closet (it currently has wire shelves, but we would like to hang coats in there)
  • figure out some shoe storage near door
  • get runner
  • get coat rack/hat stand for corner in stairs -- something that is functional, but also provides visual interest

Living Room


Living Design New Home

  • fix drywall patches
  • paint
  • repair windows with broken sashes: living room left
  • hang art
  • get rug

Dining Room


Living Design New Home

  • fix drywall patches
  • patch trim
  • install beadboard wallpaper below chair rail
  • paint beadboard wallpaper to match trim
  • paint upper part of walls
  • update light fixture
  • get rug
  • new dining room chairs

Office



  • remove wallpaper
  • patch & paint trim
  • paint walls
  • new window treatments
  • hang shelves
  • remove closet doors, turn closet into filing/bookshelf area

Kitchen


Living Design New Home

  • new fridge
  • caulk around kitchen sink
  • paint - in progress
  • update knobs
  • update light fixtures
  • update appliances to stainless steel when needed
  • eventually replace countertops & sink; change out range for gas

Family Room
Living Design New Home

  • get fireplace gas adjusted correctly (currently burns too orange)
  • change out surround sound for something less visually obtrusive -- speakers mounted flush into the wall? white?
  • paint - in progress
  • get rug
  • new larger couch, larger coffee table

Downstairs Bath

  • paint
  • update vanity & fixtures

Downstairs Hallway
  • paint
  • hang art
  • get runner
  • update thermostat?

Laundry Room
  • paint
  • buy washer & dryer
  • update cabinet hardware
  • install folding shelf over washer & dryer
  • get wall hanger for iron & ironing board
  • figure out closet organization

Garage
  • fix garage door opener
  • build work bench
  • add storage for bikes, shovels, tools etc.

Stairs & Upstairs Hallway
  • paint
  • remove carpet on stairs, put in hardwood with runner
  • refinish banister

Master Bedroom
Living Design New Home

  • patch holes in drywall
  • paint

Master Bath & Closet
Living Design New Home

  • replace lightbulb in closet
  • get plumber in to install new wax ring on master toilet
  • fix grout in master shower
  • paint
  • new towel bars/hooks
  • fix linen closet doors -- they currently rub each other
  • update mirror & light fixtures
  • update shower

Guest Room & Bath
Living Design New Home

  • touch up enamel in upstairs guest bathroom sink
  • repair windows with broken sashes: guest bathroom
  • patch trim, remove half finished framing below chair rail
  • paint wall above chair rail - currently primed, awaiting paint
  • paint bathroom
  • get furniture for our holiday guests!
  • replace ceiling fan blades
  • new window treatments
  • update mirror & window treatments
  • update vanity
  • replace bathroom window with safety glass

Future Kid Room 1 (Currently Sean's Office)
Living Design New Home

  • patch trim
  • install beadboard wallpaper below chair rail
  • paint beadboard wallpaper to match trim
  • paint wall above chair rail
  • replace ceiling fan blades

Future Kid Room 2 (Currently Cat/Sewing Room)
Living Design New Home

  • patch trim
  • install beadboard wallpaper below chair rail
  • paint beadboard wallpaper to match trim
  • paint wall above chair rail
  • replace ceiling fan blades

Jack and Jill Bath
  • replace knobs
  • paint
  • update mirror & light fixtures

Basement
  • determine & label ethernet cables in basement junction
  • replace water diffuser in humidifier prior to turning on heat
  • new window well for basement window
  • finish out basement

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