House TO-DO List

I have been reading a blog for a long time now that does a home to-do list about every six months. I loved the idea of having a list and seeing exactly were you are with the house. 

And because we have officially been in our house for ONE year, I thought it would be fun to start doing a list. Things on the list may change over time but for now its our list of things to do. Just as a side note about the house, all of our decisions about remodeling/DIY with the house are based off what will increase the value of the home. But what is the better idea for the future of renting out the house. That's right, we have talked about it and we do not plan on ever selling the house but renting it out... SO all of our decisions are based on spending the least amount of money to remodel/DIY the home to get the maximum amount of rent. With that in mind lets start on the list:

- The Front/SideYard (30% Complete) -

To Do:

·         Trim Trees 

·         Remove old bushes

·         Re-stain and waterproof shutter

·         Remove the pine tree that is decaying

·         Aerate, re-seed and power rake the yard

·         Make flower beds look wonderful by adding mulch and more plants

·         Repair old cracked concrete stairs gaps and fixing the chipped concrete

·         Plant a new tree were pine tree was

·         Re-paint light pole and re-brick surrounding pole

·         Redo Mailbox

- The Porch (0% Complete) -

To Do:

·         Repaint the porch rails

·         Paint the front door

·         Add new house numbers

·         Add a planter box

- The Garage (25% Complete) -

To Do:

·         Add a threshold (to stopwater from coming into the garage

·         Add weather stripping to garage door

·         Repaint door into garage and caulk around

·         Add gutter to north side of garage

- The Back Yard (43% Complete) -

To Do:

·         Remove the old shed

·         Remove laundry poles

·         Clean the whole yard (remove old sandbox, bricks, dog house,etc..)
·         Fix fence and paint

·         Build patio

·         Remove old screen door

·         Paint door and trim

·         Add new porch light

·         Build garden boxes and sandbox

·         Plant seed

·         Add plants next to house

·         Build an overhang over the back door

·         Redo the cracked porch

·         Bury gutters downspout

·         Redo gutters along house (After adding overhang)

·         Build a new shed on north side of garage

·         Possibly build a pergola

·         Build/add outdoor furniture

- The Living Room (30% Complete) -

To Do:

·         Paint the walls, ceiling and trim

·         Update vents and light covers

·         Add new windows and frame in the windows

·         Update door knobs and hinges

·         Paint and add shelving to closet

·         Fix computer desk by making shelves look built -in

·         Build a media console

·         Add some picture frames

·         Make a slipcover for the couch

·         Add crown molding (Phase 2)

·         Re-stain doors (Phase 2)

- The Kitchen (10% Complete) -

To Do:

·         Build cabinet above stove and add microwave (will give us more counter space)

·        Add new windows and frame in the windows

·         DIY kitchen table and chairs

·         Paint the walls, ceiling and trim

·         Update the old kitchen lights

·         Remove door to the stairs and fix trim

·         Add dishwasher

·         Paint the cabinets

·         Add new hardware

·         Replace old blinds with new ones

·         Replace sink and plumbing

·         Add new faucet

·         New counter tops and floors (Phase 2)

·         New fringe and stove

- The Bathroom (58% Complete) -

To Do:

·         Remove wallpaper

·         Repaint trim

·         Remove paint from oldcabinet hinges

·         Update door knob & hinges

·         Paint walls and ceiling

·         Paint old mirror but one day add new mirror (Phase 2)

·         Re-caulk everything

·         Upgrade lighting above sink and ceiling

·         Add new ceiling fan

·         Re-grout tile and one day replace (Phase 2: Tiles are cracked and move when you walk on them.)

·         Replace toilet (Phase 2) 

·         Add hooks and remove towel bar

-Upstairs Hallway (93% Complete) -

To Do:

·         Paint walls and ceiling

·         Repaint all of the trim and cabinet doors

·         Remove paint from hinges and add new hardware

·         Update light

·         Add artwork

- The Master Bedroom (28% Complete) -

To Do:

·         Paint walls, ceiling and trim

·         Repaint closet and one day, new shelving

·        Add new windows and frame in the windows

·         Add blinds to windows

·         Add headboard to bed

·         Make a new quilt for bed

·         Add artwork, mirror, and maybe curtains

·         Update door knobs and door hardware

·         Re-stain doors (Phase 2)

·         Add crown molding (Phase 2)

- Kid’s Room (30% Complete) -

To Do:

·         Paint walls, ceiling and trim

·         Add new windows and frame in the windows

·         Add blinds and maybe some curtains

·         Paint closet

·         Re-stain doors

·         Update door knobs and hardware

·         Add crown molding

·         Add artwork/picture frames

- The Stairs (21% Complete) -

To Do:
·         Remove the old carpetfrom the wood stairs

·         Re-finish stairs

·         Paint the walls and ceiling

·         Paint trim and access door

·         Paint backdoor

·         Add coat hooks

·         New light fixture

·         Redo wall (previous owners added but needs to be fixed)

·         Build shelving above stairs ???

- Basement Play/Living Room (0% Complete) -

To Do:

·         Make one window to code and add new windows

·         Insulate room

·         Redo electrical and plumbing

·         Create a closet under stairs

·         Install carpeting/flooring

·         Remove wall paneling

·         Install drywall

·         Add trim and crown molding

·         Paint walls, ceiling, and trim

·         Paint door and update hardware

·         Add wood blinds or curtains

·         Add a ceiling light fixture

- Basement Bedroom (0% Complete) -

To Do: Complete remodel

·         Make window to code and add new window

·         Insulate room

·         Redo electrical

·         Add a closet

·         Remove old carpeting and install new

·         Remove wall paneling and ceiling paneling

·         Install drywall

·         Add trim and crown molding

·         Paint walls, ceiling, and trim

·         Paint door and update hardware

·         Add wood blinds or curtains

·         Add a ceiling light fixture

- The Basement Craft Room (7% Complete) -

To Do: Complete remodel

·         Make window to code and add new window

·         Insulate room

·         Redo electrical and plumbing

·         Add door to closet and add vent in closet

·         Remove brick box behind door

·         Remove old carpeting and install new

·         Remove wall paneling and ceiling paneling

·         Install drywall

·         Add trim and crown molding

·         Paint walls, ceiling, and trim

·         Paint door and update hardware

·         Add wood blinds or curtains

·         Add a ceiling light fixture

- The Basement Bathroom (0% Complete) -

To Do: Complete remodel

·         Add  new window

·         Redo electrical and plumbing

·         New water heater and move water heater to storage/laundry room

·         Remove and replace shower

·         Remove old flooring and install new

·         Remove and replace toilet

·         Remove and replace vanity

·         Remove wall paneling and ceiling paneling

·         Install drywall

·         Add trim

·         Paint walls, ceiling, and trim

·         Paint door and update hardware

·         Add a ceiling and vanity light fixture

- The Laundry/Storage Room (0% Complete) -

To Do:

·         Add floor drain

·         Redo electrical and add plumbing

·         Move water heater to space

·         Maybe add a sink (if enough room)

·         Move washer/dryer into the room

·         Put cabinets above washer and dryer

·         Insulate room and add drywall ???

·         Add storage shelving

- General Whole House Ideas (12% Complete) -

To Do:

·         Replace all windows (only the basement windows are left)

·         Redo all electrical and plumbing

·         Replace all light switch plates and outlets in the house

·         Replace roof