Can you believe we are already in the month of August? I still can not believe it. It’s crazy how fast time fly’s. And because we have reached our half-year mark of living in this house. It’s time for another house to-do list to see exactly where we are with the house projects. Things on the list may change over time but for now its our list of things to do.
Let’s start with that list:
– The Front/Side Yard (64% Complete) –
To Do:
Trim Trees (working on this)Remove old bushesRe-stain and waterproof shutter- Remove the pine tree that is decaying (we have change our mind again and plan on replacing the tree)
Aerate,re-seedandpower rake the yardMake flower beds look wonderful by adding mulch and more plantsInstall a Drip SystemRepair old cracked concrete stairs gaps and fixing the chipped concrete- Plant a new tree were pine tree was
Mulch around current treesRe-paint light pole, we removed it, here.- Redo Mailbox
- Fix Sprinklers
– The Porch (40% Complete) –
To Do:
- Redo the porch rails & roof (next year project!)
Paint the front door- Add new house numbers (working on this)
Add new screen door- Add a planter box (working on this also!)
– The Garage (40% Complete) –
To Do:
Add a threshold (to stop water from coming into the garage)- Add weather-stripping to garage door
Repaint door into garage and caulk around- Add gutter to north side of garage
- Add new siding
– The Back Yard (71% Complete) –
Remove the old shedRemove laundry polesClean the whole yard (remove old sandbox, bricks, dog house,etc..)Fix fence and seal it (need finish blogging about it)- Build patio
Remove old screen doorPaint door and trimAdd new porch light- Build
garden boxes andsandbox Plant seedAdd plants next to houseAdd plants next to garage- Build an overhang over the back door
Redo the cracked porchBury gutters downspout- Redo gutters along house (After adding overhang)
- Build a new shed on north side of garage (we adding the foundation)
- Build/add outdoor furniture
Rebuild gate with pergola- Add shade for summer (we are in the process of installing this one!)
– The Living Room (77% Complete) –
To Do:
Paint the walls, ceiling and trimUpdate vents and light coversAdd new windowsandframe in the windows (jambs, trim, & painting)Update door knobsand hinges- Paint and add shelving to closet
Add stump tablesFix computer desk by making shelves look built-inBuild a media consoleAdd some picture framesMake a slipcover for the couchAdd new chairshere & here- Add crown molding (Phase 2)
- Re-stain doors (Phase 2)
– The Kitchen (61% Complete) –
To Do:
- Build cabinet above stove and add microwave (will give us more counter space)
Add new windowsandframe in the windowsDIY kitchen table and chairsPaint the walls, ceiling and trim- Update the old kitchen lights (here and starting on other ones soon)
Remove door to the stairsand fix trimAdd dishwasherPaint the cabinetsAdd new hardwareAdd backsplashReplace old blinds with new ones- Replace sink and
plumbing Add new faucet- New countertops (Phase 2)
- Remove wall to living room (Phase 2)
- Install more cabinets on East wall (Phase 2)
- Replace flooring (Phase 2)
New fringeand stove
– The Bathroom (85% Complete) –
To Do:
Remove wallpaperRepaint trimRemove paint from old cabinet hingesUpdate door knob& hingesPaint walls and ceilingnew mirrorRe-caulk everythingUpgrade lighting above sinkandceiling- Add new ceiling fan
Add shelvingRe-grout tileand one day replace (Phase 2: Tiles are cracked and move when you walk on them.)Replace toiletAdd hooks and remove towel bar
-Upstairs Hallway (83% Complete) –
To Do:
Paint wallsand ceilingRepaint all of the trim and cabinet doorsRemove paint from hinges and add new hardwareUpdate lightAdd artwork
– The Master Bedroom (72% Complete) –
To Do:
Paint walls, ceiling andtrim- Makeover closet
Add new windowsandframe in the windowsAdd blinds to windowsAdd headboard to bedMake a new quilt for bedAdd artwork,mirror, and maybe curtainsUpdate door knobsand door hardware- Re-stain doors (Phase 2)
- Add crown molding (Phase 2)
– Kid’s Room (55% Complete) –
To Do:
Paint walls, ceiling and trimAdd new windowsandframe in the windowsAdd blindsand maybe some curtains- Redo closet
- Re-stain doors
Update door knobsand hardware- Add crown molding
- Add artwork/picture frames
– The Stairs (55% Complete) –
To Do:
Remove the old carpet from the wood stairsRe-finish stairs- Paint the walls and ceiling
- Paint trim and
access door Paint backdoorAdd coat hooks- New light fixture
Fix holes in wall- Build shelving above stairs ???
– Basement Play/Living Room (28% Complete) –
To Do: The plans in this room have changed
- Add new windows (next years project)
Remove all old framingMove laundry to cornerUpdate breaker box- Put cabinets above washer and dryer
- Insulate room
- Create a closet under stairs
Move water softener- Install flooring or paint cement
Remove wall paneling- Install drywall
- Update sink
- Paint walls, ceiling, and trim
- Add barn door
- Add a ceiling light fixture
– Basement Bedroom (23% Complete) –
To Do: Complete remodel
- Make window to code and add new window
Paint cinder block- Insulate room
- Add a closet
Remove old carpetingand install newRemove wall paneling and ceiling paneling- Install drywall
- Add trim and crown molding
- Paint walls, ceiling, and trim
- Paint door and update hardware
- Add blinds or curtains
- Add a ceiling light fixture
– The Basement Craft Room (16% Complete) –
To Do: Complete remodel
- Make window to code and add new window
- Insulate room
- Paint cinder block
Remove brick box behind door- Remove old carpeting and install new
Remove wall paneling and ceiling paneling- Install drywall
- Add trim and crown molding
- Paint walls, ceiling, and trim
- Paint door and update hardware
- Add blinds or curtains
- Add a ceiling light fixture
– The Closet below Front Porch (42% Complete) –
To Do: Complete remodel (we changed our mind after lots of research and decided the best thing was to make this an insulated closet)
Paint cinder blockAdd insulationInstall drywall- Paint closet
- Add shelving
- Update light fixture
- Add flooring
– The Basement Bathroom (25% Complete) –
To Do: Complete remodel
Add new windowNew water heaterandmove water heater into storage roomDemo Room- Replace shower
- Install new flooring
- Replace toilet
- Replace vanity
- Install drywall
- Add trim
- Paint walls, ceiling, and trim
- Paint door and update hardware
- Add a ceiling and vanity light fixture
– The Storage Room (9% Complete) –
To Do:
- Replace furnace
Remove work bench- Add new window
- Paint cinder block
- Insulate room ???
- Paint floor
- Install drywall
- Add trim
- Paint walls, ceiling, and trim
- Add door
- Add a ceiling light fixture
– General Whole House Ideas (40% Complete) –
To Do:
- Replace all windows (only the basement windows are left)
Redo electricalRedo all plumbing(underground is finished)- Replace all light switch plates and outlets in the house
- Replace roof
What a list… I can not believe all that we have done but we still have a list to do. Sometimes I wonder what we got ourselves into and if we will ever have the money to finish all this… But with time it will all get done. How is your to-do list going?
RACHELLE says
Love the list! Do you have a tutorial for the shelves in your food storage room!? Miss you too btw!!!
Megan says
Thanks Rachelle. To answer your question, we did not build them. We bought them from Ikea