My Projects

A house is a project, there are always things to do, refresh, repaint and plant. So here’s my list of on-going projects. It will all be complete when I sell the property so I better settle in!

Actually, I started this list while compiling the page for my house tour and realized I would never get that page finished if I waited until all these projects were ready.

Front Yard:

  • cutting back grass around sprinkler heads done Aug 2011
  • create a rock layer in walkway flowerbed for gardening hose done Aug 2011

  • replace the garden hose holder in the front yard done Aug 2011
  • dig up rose bush that hasn’t produced since 2008 done Oct 2011
  • paint exterior trim on kitchen window
  • limb up sugar maple done December 2011
  • repair gutters and downspouts
  • buy or make rain barrels
  • grind down the tree stump
  • replace gate latch pull string done Aug 2011
  • secure/repair lattice porch cover
  • replace front door screen done July 2011

Side Yard:

  • remove the layer of small rocks (started Aug 2011)
  • install composter bin done July 2011
  • replace gutters and downspouts
  • buy or make rain barrels
  • lay down sod or moss or plant trees
  • fill in with pots of flowers

Backyard:

  • cut down tree and grind down stump
  • wire the sprinklers to the automated system done Aug 2011
  • plant something pretty under the guest room window Done Aug 2011 here
  • replace the backyard light
  • consider planting a tree

Main Bathroom:

  • buy and install new low flow toilet  – done May 2012 here
  • replace the sink faucet
  • install new shower head with detachable piece
  •  finish painting the door – done Aug 2011 here

  • replace door hardware done Aug 2011
  • remove broken door hook done Aug 2011
  • replace vents
  • touch up caulk around bathtub, baseboards and cabinets
  • replace the floor with vinyl tiles
  • remove funky frog decal on the wall
  • replace light fixture with something light and delicate
  • replace towel bars done August 2011 here

Master Bathroom:

  • install new low flow toilet – done May 2012 here
  • replace the sink and faucet – purchased new sink Dec 2011
  • replace light fixture with something pretty – purchased Dec 2011
  • touch up wall paint and the ceiling
  • replace vents
  • paint door and trim white done Aug 2011 here
  • upgrade the door hardware done Sept 2011
  • replace baseboards (possible quarter round with bead board)
  • replace vinyl tiles on the floor
  • install bead board on walls
  • the dog is cute, the floor tiles are not

  • install new towel bar and hand towel hook done August 2011 here

Hallway:

  • touch up baseboard with caulk
  • touch up wall paint done Oct 2011
  • scrape ceiling done Feb 2012
  • texture and paint ceiling
  • touch up door frame paint
  • paint doors done Aug 2011 here
  • finish adding baseboards

Kitchen:

  • replace the window blinds with roman shades
  • fix the granite piece that’s sagging
  • replace the door and drawer knobs – done May 2012
  • buy a new fridge/freezer  done (got a used fridge in Aug 2011)

I’m breaking the new fridge/freezer down into the following steps:

  1. continue to test the new fridge/freezer to ensure it’s safe to use – done Sept 2011!
  2. purchase or repurpose containers to organize the freezer spacedone Oct 2011
  3. swap units (old fridge/freezer to garage) done Sept 2011
  4. use chalkboard paint on the old fridge/freezer to track food outside done Oct 2011

My inspiration from this source for the painting.

Living Room:

  • paint front door white done August 2011
  • replace front door frame
  • touch up paint and baseboards
  • repair or replace broken tiles around the fireplace
  • test the fireplace for utility
  • replace grate on A/C
  • install hanging light in living area
  • scrape the ceiling
  • re-texture ceiling and paint

Office:

  • finish baseboards around the closet
  • finish scraping the ceiling
  • paint the ceiling
  • secure bookshelves (earthquake proof)
  • replace the carpet
  • paint and rehang the door – done May 2012
  • hang new photos frames – done Oct 2011
  • purchase one more CD size bookshelf for library done Aug 2011
  • repair phone jack in office

Guest Room:

  • install baseboards in the closet
  • touch up paint on wall and closet doors
  • replace carpet
  • paint ceiling
  • replace ceiling fan

Master Bedroom:

  • prime and paint paint the walls
  • replace the baseboards – removed old May 2012
  • replace the carpet
  • finish black frame photo wall
  • replace ceiling fan bulb cover or replace ceiling fan
  • update the headboard (poss paint)
  • paint the doors white – done Aug 2011
  • update door hardware – done Aug/Sept 2011
  • scrape the ceiling – done Feb 2012
  • paint ceiling
  • replace last two outlets and cable plate – done May 2012 here

Garage:

  • finish painting the walls with primer
  • reorganize holiday containers done Aug 2011
  • reorganize dog stuff done Aug 2011
  • hang ladder on the wall
  • cut and cap off copper pipes for water softener
  • move out boxes of rocks done Aug 2011
  • replace dryer with more efficient model
  • paint the door to house
  • repair drywall hole by garage door
  • replace the door frame going into the house
  • replace the door handle on the screen door (done Sept 2011)

Whole House “When I Win the Lottery” Projects

  • repair or replace the heater/AC working well as of Aug 2011, will do a thorough check up in 2012
  • power wash siding
  • paint the house exterior
  • replace windows and frames
  • check roof for repairs, possibly replace
  • replace the gutters and downspouts

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