Let the List Making Begin...

Who are we really kidding here though?  You know I had a list going when we put in an offer on the house, right? 

"Hi, I'm Stephanie, and I'm a compulsive list maker extraordinaire.  And I know I'm in good company!"

 

NOTE:   There is no way this whole list will be accomplished immediately. It will probably take forever.  After all, we have five children, a single income and not a ton of "spare time."  We love our house.  However, the previous owners lived here for 33 years.  And their taste is not the same as ours.  ;)

 

To organize the list, I'll post it by floor then the room.

 

Outside

• Identify the plants that we have. 
• Move the plants that are too close to the house
• Get a quote for fencing in the backyard.
• Consider adding plants for more privacy.
• Stain the deck  
• Buy patio furniture for the amazing deck 
• Buy rocking chairs for the front porch

Downstairs

 

Entry Way: 

• Paint the walls/trim
• Remove the bolted down runner on the stairs
• Paint or re-stain the stairs and handrail
• Remove door from entry way to kitchen.

Living Room:

• Remove curtains
• Have electrician come look at the wiring.
• Paint walls/trim/crown molding
• Remove the door to the kitchen.
• Consider painting the fireplace/mantle
• Window Treatment
• Furniture

Half Bathroom:

• Redo Vanity (paint?) and hardware
• Counters
• Remove border
• Change fixtures
• Paint
• Frame Mirror
• Change Light Fixture

Extra Room:

• Decide on it's use

Kitchen:

• Remove Border
• Paint walls/trim
• Stain cabinets
• Decide what to do about the backsplash
• Change light fixtures
• Need a table for the eat in part
• Replace stove
• Replace microwave
• Replace Dishwasher
• Have electrician move the  refrigerator outlet (so it can be hidden.)

Dining Room:

• Paint walls/ trim
• Remove curtains  
• Remove door from kitchen to dining room.
• Add quarter round where it is missing
• Find suitable dining room table for our large family
• Change light fixture

Homeschool/Play Room:

• Remove curtains
• Figure out layout
• Set up desks and toy storage
• Buy Lamp
• Paint walls and trim

Upstairs

Master Bedroom:

• Have electrician come look at the wiring
• Window Treatment
• Closet organization
• Furniture

Master Bathroom:

• Fix shower nozzle
• Consider working on vanity
• Change out towel bar
• Change Light Fixture
• Clean fan
• Get an estimate on redo ;)

Hallway Bathroom:

• Get estimate on changing out the shower/tub
• Price tiling
• Ask electrician about combining two light switches
• Replace fan
• Price Flooring
• Paint vanity
• Frame mirror 

Girls' Room:

• Remove Carpet
• Remove Curtains
• Paint wall/trim
• Buy Lamp
• Closet organization
• Buy dresser
• Consider painting bunk beds
• Artwork
• Window treatments

Boys' Room:

• Remove carpet
• Closet organization
• Price big boy beds
• Buy lamp
• Buy dresser
• Artwork

Extra Room:

• Remove Carpet
• Decide on use
• Remove curtains

Throughout the entire home:

• Remove the various switch covers and replace for a more uniform look. 
• Remove the various outlet covers and replace for a more uniform look.
• Change or paint doorknobs for a more uniform look
• Install child safety plugs throughout the house.