House Projects

A constantly evolving list of home projects that we've done and hope to do in the future! Those that are crossed off have been completed, and if they're exciting enough to blog about I'll try to link them here. Those in italics are someday (not any time soon)  plans.

Living Room
Spray paint brass details on the woodburning stove
Buy new media stand
Remove poles between living and dining rooms
Window treatments
Add artwork
Replace couches with a large sectional

Kitchen
Buy a refrigerator
Replace linoleum flooring with tile
Replace laminate countertop with granite
Replace old sink and faucet
Replace lighting fixtures
Paint
Install backsplash
Add storage for next to the garage entrance
Add island
Add something in the gap beside the range fan
Window treatments
Add artwork

Dining Room
Replace carpet with tile flooring
Paint
Buy new dining set
Window treatments
Replace ripped screen
Hang artwork

Garage
Fix damaged drywall
Install washer and dryer
Install storage for laundry accessories
Add shelving
Install bike hooks
Fix flourescent light

Master Bedroom
Buy new bedding
Buy a new mattress (our old one will go in the guest room)
Hang artwork
Install door stopper
Install an organization system in the closet
Buy a new dresser

Master Bathroom
Replace laminate countertop with marble
Replace linoleum flooring with tile
Replace wooden towel bars
Paint frame around medicine cabinet and mirror
Paint walls
Replace old toilet seat
Replace the whole toilet
Repair wall behind the toilet
Replace light fixture
Add cabinet hardware

Spare Bedroom Nursery
Buy new dresser
Add window treatments
Install door stopper
Decorate for baby

Guest Room
Buy furniture
Buy new pillows and bedding
Hang artwork
Add window treatments
Install door stopper

Office
Hang artwork
Install door stopper
Cut down bottom of door so that it actually closes

Second Bathroom
Replace laminate countertop with marble
Replace linoleum flooring with tile
Install shower curtain and rod
Replace cracked toilet seat
Install door stopper
Replace light fixture
Add cabinet hardware

Hall/Entry
Window treatments
Replace tile/carpet with wood flooring
Add pole to coat closet
Add gallery wall

Exterior - Front
Imrove landscaping in courtyard
Improve lawn
Install a french drain on three sides of the house to prevent wood/termite damage
Fix the scratches on the door

Exterior - Back
Remove all ugly bushes/trees/weeds
Plant local (low water) flowers and plants
Replace retaining wall
Improve lawn
Buy outdoor dining set
DIY a fire pit
Install retractible clothesline