I was just looking back through the year of posts (in a word: pathetic) and came across my 2017 Home Goals post. I’m copying it over with an update on how things have gone this year.
Overall I’m really happy about the bigger projects that got done including the whole house trim, 7 new windows and the whole house painting. I’m also eyeing a few of these smaller ones which I might be able to get done over the weekend (but no promises).
The kitchen:
- Get the counter tops re-sealed
- fix or replace garbage disposal
remove the pull out trash can
If budget allows:
- Replace the stove/oven
Replace (3) windows- Trim windows inside and out
The dining room:
Install bookshelfAdd lighting to bookshelf- Fix chain on hanging light
- touch up wall paint
The living room:
- Re-finish the dresser (possibly paint)
- Get fireplace working
Replace windowTrim window inside and outHang new shade in window
The guest bath:
Install a can light in the shower- Fix transition piece
- Touch up wall paint
If budget allows:
- Re-tile around bathtub
- Replace bathtub fixtures
The office:
- Touch up wall paint
- Replace damaged drywall on ceiling
- Finish off closet shelves
Replace windowTrim window inside and out
The guest room:
Hang rod in closet for curtains- Remove hooks from ceiling
Replace windowTrim window inside and outHang new shade in window
My master bedroom received a whole new bed set up and mattress but I’m still eyeing that sliding glass door.
- Trim transition piece by back door
- Touch up ceiling paint
- Remove canopy and patch ceiling
- Fix chain for hanging light
If budget allows:
- Replace the sliding glass door
- Trim back door
The master bathroom:
Remove glass doorHang new shower curtain
If budget allows:
- Replace shower floor pan
- Re-tile shower stall
- Replace shower fixtures
The backyard :
Remove 2 dead rose bushesRemove corner patioReplace fence boards on east sideAdd lights to fence for night- Create a walkway to the side yard
Disassemble flower boxes on corner patio- Fix gutter downspout
- Build cart for table saw
The side yard:
Empty compost binHang lightsReplace damaged sidingTake the old gutters in for recycling
The front yard :
- Replace gutters and downspouts
Set up bricks along the fence- Replace mailbox and post
If budget allows:
- Pull sprinklers
- Pave square by front door
- Demo sidewalk
- Re-pour sidewalk
- Extend fence to front of the property
- add a gate to the end of the fence
- Landscape the front yard
The garage:
- Add overhead lights
- Trim the window, caulk and paint it
- Build a new box for the water heater
Build workbench
If budget allows:
- Add a water softener
There are a few bigger projects that impact the whole house:
Add quarter round to all baseboardsHallway and hall closetOfficeGuest roomMaster bedroomLiving roomDining room
Re-caulk and paint all trimHallway and hall closetOfficeGuest roomMaster bedroomLiving roomDining room
Replace rotting facia boards on roofPaint house exteriorback wallSideyardEntrywayside from kitchen to garagearound garage doorup on the roof
I’m currently working on plans for 2018 and I might be organizing this a little differently in the coming year. My big 2018 goals are already set (on this page) but looking at projects around the house is always part of the process.