Our new-to-us house comes with a giant to-do list, courtesy of the move, things that need to be repaired, and things we’d like to change or add.
So here’s the running list, with items that we’ve finished crossed out.
Add downspout extensionsPaint future pantry cabinets to match existing kitchen cabinetsInstall cabinets to create pantryCut back vines that grew on broken side yard fenceRepair broken side yard fence (due to tree damage)Have electrician split lights in basement onto two switchesHave electrician add outlet outside at front of houseHave electrician move electrical from garage to house so it can all be one one meterCut down sassafras sapling that’s leaning toward houseInstall mat tiles on gym floorResearch and buy pull up-bar for the gymSet up heavy bag in gym- Install faucets in downstairs bathroom
- Turn vanity into cabinet with hanging shelves for extra storage in master bath
- Hang gallery wall
- Replace front steps (plus add deck?)
Plant new cherry sapling in springMove volunteer oak saplings to better locationsBlock off bathroom window temporarily- Close in one of the main bathroom windows
Redo cabinet for above fridge & replaceReinstall shiplap by fridgeOrganize shedOrganize garageMove items store under basement stairs to attic- Add balcony/deck for door to nowhere
- Paint outside of door to nowhere
Paint trim on exterior of hall bath windowAdd trim to cover raw wood around entry closet door- Add door to master bathroom
Add apron of some type to end of drivewayAdd lock to basement bathroom doorAdd blocks around kitchen baby gateFill basement nail holes & touch up- Paint basement interior window trim
- Fix pull string lights
Paint back door trimPaint outside of back doorPaint inside of back doorPaint missed roof overhang section- Repair waterfall veneer on bed & dressing table
- Upholster room divider screen
- Fix seam in butterfly chair
- Organize laundry closet
- Expand laundry closet to fit full size washer & dryer
Add heat tape to water pipe in garageInsulate water pipe outside garageGet estimates on generatorHave generator installedOrder speaker wireOrder or make stands for rear speakersDiagnose & fix issue with over-the-air TV antennaReplace missing shingle on garage- (Ideally years from now) replace roof & have spray foam insulation added at the same time
Have fire pit cover madeAdd Durock for fireplace hearthTile & grout hearthAdd drywall to fireplace surroundMud, tape, & skim coat fireplace surroundTile & grout fireplace surroundTrim out fireplace hearthAdd rabbit wire in upstairs closet to protect chimneyInsulate upstairs closetRemove vinyl plank flooring where fireplace will goFrame out fireplace surroundHave fireplace unit & chimney installedReduce size of opening between living & dining room by extending wallsPaint wall extensionsReplace baseboards near fireplace and add new to wall extensionsReplace metal trim on edges of stair steps with stair nose that matches existing luxury vinyl plankingExtend duct out from under window seatPaint inside of door to nowherePaint inside of front doorAdd door sweep to back doorAdd temporary weatherstripping to door to nowhereAdd soil at front of houseCaulk around outside of bathroom windowRepair leaning back fenceSplit logsMove woodpilePlant boxwoods near front stepsRemove dead cherry saplingsPatch holes in walls throughout houseTouch up paint on patched holes throughout houseHave new screen door with bars added to front doorGet estimate on blown-in insulationHave insulation installed in small attic roomInsulate heating ducts in small attic roomAdd foam board insulation to back of door to small attic roomOrder curtains for basement windowOrder roman shades for master bedroom & bathKill poison ivyReplace blinds in living room & kitchenAdd wood posts near gate steps to keep sand inAdd pavers near gate stepsHave dead tree removed & stumps groundHave large trees in yard trimmed & cabledFix & rehang living room curtain rodBuild screen for bathroom windowInstall laundry lineRemove workbench in garageInsulate cold water pipes in basement to prevent condensationHVAC person to move thermostatElectrician to add wire for fireplaceOrder couch for living roomOrder coffee table for living roomOrder plant stands for living roomOrder lighting for living roomOrder rug for living roomOrder chair for living roomOrder kitchen tableOrder chairs for kitchen tableOrder mattress for guest bedHave survey doneBuild little free libraryAdd solar light to little free libraryReplace weatherstripping on little free libraryHave roof & gable vents installedHave plumber fix burst pipe in garagePlant grass & clover seedsCut down saplings on side of houseRefinish deskElectrician to move switch & fix fridge outletHave broken metal fence replaced with wood fenceInstall new curved shower curtain rodFix stair railsFix non-latching interior door latchesCut up fallen treeChange out broken vanity topPut together hanging chairPut together metal patio chairsTake apart & remove basement workbenchRemove rusted storage cabinetsAdd pegboard to wallInstall temporary blindPlant apple & cherry treesPlant blueberries and forsythiaRemove upper kitchen cabinet to fit fridge in