Our house truly is part of our family. It was built by my father-in-law in the mid-1980s, and was passed on from my in-laws to my husband and I in the summer of 2011. It’s now our goal to turn this old house into a modern home for our future children to enjoy.
Throughout the renovation process, I hope to include project details and photos on the blog. I’ll keep this page updated with our master to-do list, so that we can keep track of what we still need to do, and so that you can keep an eye on our progress and motivate us when we slack off.
Clicking on any linked item below will bring you to the blog post about that project.
General
Outside
- Fix steps leading up to front porch
- Fix rock wall
- Put decking on back porches
- Turn back porch into sunroom
- Fix roof
- Replace skylight window(s)
- Build deck on side of house
- Fix driveway with Item 4
- Build stairs leading up to back porch from the driveway
- Cap the chimney
- Set up a mini recycling center
- Build garbage shed
- Set up a dog run
- Clear yard
Master Bedroom
- Finish inside of closets (paint, new floors, add shelves)
- Fix molding outside Dan’s closet
- Switch beds
- Set up home office
- Build custom desk/bookshelf for home office
- Paint walls
- Add curtain doors to closets
- Replace carpet
- Buy or build a new bed frame
- Replace balcony railing
Master Bathroom
- Replace shower with new unit, fix leaks
- Replace sink, or paint current sink base
- Paint and tile walls
- Add deck flooring to balcony
- Apply frosted glass window cling to glass door
Add storage/shelving
Extra Bedroom 1
- Re-seal attic entrance
- Patch holes in wall
- Repaint
- Replace carpet
- Replace window screen
Extra Bedroom 2
- Replace carpet
- Paint walls
Kitchen
- Combine two sets of kitchenware
- Replace upper cabinet doors
- Replace lower cabinets
- Buy new refrigerator
- Replace countertops
- Remove dishwasher
- Sand and refinish hard wood floors
- Reupholster built-in bench
- Buy matching chairs for dining room
- Paint walls
Living Room
- Replace single pane window with double pane
- Sand and refinish hard wood floors
- Set up 60″ TV with entertainment center
- Buy a couch
- Fix lock on front door
- Build shelves for Dan’s collectibles
- Buy firewood rack
Add coat rack and bench to entryway
1st Floor Bathroom
- Paint
- Replace toilet
In-Laws’ Bedroom
- New tile floor
Buy new bed frame- Replace electrical outlets
Basement Bathroom
- Replace missing ceiling tile
Basement Kitchenette
Buy microwave, refrigerator, coffee maker, range-top stoveBuild counter space using granite slab
Laundry Room
- New tile floor