This is our running list of home improvements and repairs.
I've listed dates where I could remember them.
Update: I'm adding links to specific posts as they are written for more details on each baby step along the way.
Family Room
Phase 1
Phase 2
Remove ceiling beams, ceiling fan, and ceiling tiles (8/11)
Remove wood trim and paneling (8/11)
Remove old drywall and insulation and replace with new (8/11)
Replace, consolidate, and rearrange electrical (8/11)
Mud and sand new drywall (8/11)
Install bead board ceiling
Install overhead lighting
Install media outlet for wall mount TV
Remove banister separating family and kitchen, replace with a half wall (1/12)
Replace stair tread stepping up to kitchen (3/12)
Install new baseboard
Paint all of trim
Remove old carpet and lay new flooring
Apply final coat of paint on walls
Purchase new furniture and window coverings
Kitchen
Phase 1
Hang pot rack (1/11)
Take down granite back splash on side wall
Remove ceiling fan and replace with new fixture (4/11)
Install garbage disposal (2/11)
Install new outlets and electrical switches and covers (2/11)
Find and relocate under cabinet lighting (2/11)
Replace trim throughout -started 3/12
Paint
Phase 2
Demo entire kitchen
Open up to dining room
New cabinets, appliances, flooring
Upstairs bath
Install overhead light/exhaust fan (3/11)
Replace wet drywall with new backer board (12/11)
Tile and grout bath surround (12/11)
Replace trim throughout
Bump out and replace everything, except new work
Master bedroom:
Replaced and installed new electric outlets and switches (2/11)
Replace trim throughout
Boys' Room
Remove wall paper border and curtain valances
Paint and decorate
Replace trim throughout
Girls' Room
Remove wall shelving
Paint and decorate
Replace trim throughout
Powder Room
Strip wallpaper
Remove tile
Replace sink, vanity, lighting
Remove and replace flooring
Replace trim throughout
Hallways
Replaced all door handles with matching (2/11)
Replace trim throughout
Living Room
Replace trim throughout
Dining Room
Replace trim throughout
Sun room
Paint walls
Add window treatments
Replace ceiling fan
Replace trim throughout
Basement
Remove ceiling (5/11)
Install new carpet (5/11)
Build guest bed frame 12/11)
Frame and finish entire space
Garage:
Closet removal
Replace back door with previous front door
Convert to one door opening
Exterior
Seal front steps
Take out and replace landscaping
Re-roof
Annual Maintenance
Random
Donate scrap metal
Dispose of bathroom demo
*I make no promises that any photos will be magazine worthy. We are just hoping to improve upon what we have.
Do you have any in progress pictures? I used to hate not having beautiful completed spaces on my blog either but I really liked Young House Love's idea of showing even the small improvements step by step and listing the still to-do's. I love seeing the progress in any home. So now I post as I go and it makes it so much easier too. No hiding anymore. :)
ReplyDeleteHi Laura thank you for visiting the wednesday baker. I see you are busy with family and the dust. I have been in this situation, I purchased a old cape built in the 50's that needed a lot of tlc. After all said and done walls were removed, all new bathroom, floors, lights shelving, etc every room was renovated, everything except the stairs were touched in someway.........a lot of work, time then he asked me to marry him and I said yes. Sold the house after 6 years of 24/7 work that he did most of the work on. Its great to have a handy man who can do anything, plumbing, electric, floors, remove walls finish work. I miss that house because of all the hard work that went into it, but I have a wonderful hubby and we are trying hard to transform a split level to be as country as I can..................andi
ReplyDeleteWould love to see updated pics. Your improvements are amazing!
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