our list

This list is not for the faint of heart! it is LONG, it is OVERWHELMING, and it is what we plan to do over the next however-long-it-takes!

Since we're starting from the ground up, I'm putting the basement first!



LOWER LEVEL

ROOM: Office

SIZE: 12' x 15'
LOCATION: lower level
TO DO:
rip up carpet {completed}
paint trim {completed}
paint walls {completed}
install new laminate flooring {completed}
purchase and install quarter round molding {completed}
purchase and install new electrical outlet cover plates {completed}

ROOM: Family Room

SIZE: 12' x 16'
LOCATION: lower level
TO DO:
rip up carpet {completed}
paint trim {completed}
paint walls {completed}
install new laminate flooring {completed}
install quarter round molding {completed}

ROOM: Play Room

SIZE: 12' x 15'
LOCATION: lower level
TO DO:
rip up carpet {completed}
paint trim {completed}
paint walls {completed}
install new laminate flooring {completed}

ROOM: Fitness/Band Room

SIZE: 12' x 15'
LOCATION: lower level
TO DO:
install drywall {incomplete}
paint walls {incomplete}
paint cement floors {incomplete}
donate un-needed stored items to goodwell {incomplete}
move exercise equipment and instruments into room {incomplete}

ROOM: Utiltiy/Storage Room

SIZE: 11' x 20' (U-shape)
LOCATION: lower level
TO DO:
install drywall {incomplete}
paint cement walls {incomplete}
paint cement floors {incomplete}
donate un-needed stored items/clothes to goodwill {completed}
build wooden laundry center with shelves and storage bins around washer/dryer {incomplete}
build wooden book case for storage bins {incomplete}

ROOM: Bathroom

LOCATION: lower level
TO DO:
paint trim {incomplete}
paint walls {incomplete}
new toilet {incomplete}
add storage bins to open linen closet {incomplete}



MAIN LEVEL

ROOM: Living/Dining Room

SIZE: 16' x 24'
LOCATION: main level
TO DO:
rip up carpet {completed}
purchase and install new trim {completed}
purchase and install new window casings {completed}
paint walls {completed}
install/have installed new hardwood flooring {completed}
purchase and install new sliding glass doors {completed}
purchase new sofa and chairs {incomplete}
purchase writing desk{completed}
purchase new dining chairs {completed}
purchase area rug {completed}

ROOM: Kitchen

SIZE: 16' x 22'
LOCATION: main level
TO DO:
paint walls {completed}

ROOM: Kid's Bedroom

SIZE: 13' x 15'
LOCATION: main level
TO DO:
paint walls {completed}
paint dresser {completed}

ROOM: Kid's Bathroom

LOCATION: main level
TO DO:
paint walls {completed}
purchase and install new sink {incomplete}
purchase and install new toilet {incomplete}
purchase and install new medicine cabinet {incomplete}

ROOM: Master Bedroom

SIZE: 12' x 17'
LOCATION: main level
TO DO:
paint walls {completed}
purchase bedroom set and mattress {incomplete}
purchase area rug {incomplete}
purchase and install closet organizing system {incomplete}
install/have installed new laminate or hardwood flooring {incomplete}

ROOM: Master Bathroom

LOCATION: main level
TO DO:
paint walls {incomplete}
purchase and install new sink {incomplete}
purchase and install new toilet {incomplete}
purchase and install new medicine cabinet {incomplete}
build wooden linen closet {incomplete}


OUTSIDE

TO DO:

paint/stain double-deck {incomplete}
purchase non-plastic patio furniture {incomplete}
have installed new windows{completed}
have installed new roof{completed}
repair pool, and upgrade pool filter {completed}
purchase and plant shrubs and flowers in front {completed}
attack and clean up "weed gardens" {completed}
trim down trees and lilac bush {incomplete}
repair electric fence (or build wooden fence) {completed}
purchase, build, or get a used swing set {completed}
repair/install new A/C unit {completed}


WOW! I mean WOW! I'm tired just writing that list, and my frugal senses are going NUTS right now!!! I don't know how we're going to afford everything on this list. I think this will be a great way to learn penny-pinching techniques, and also a little patience, because this is going to take a while!

I will update this list as we complete each task. I will also try {very hard} to document and photograph what we did, and how we did it!

Here we gooooooooooooo...