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Some hallway trim progress9 years ago
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Busy, Busy!9 years ago
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New Roof11 years ago
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My Pet Clock12 years ago
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It's with regret14 years ago
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Stucco Preservation15 years ago
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Next projects
- --Partially remodel upstairs bathroom: Refinish vanity and cabinet, replace sink/counter and faucets, install new lighting, paint walls, etc.
- --Have a blower/thermostat installed on fireplace.
- --Replace thermostats with programmable ones.
- --Concrete in the backyard...replace, add, etc.
- --Finish family room (next: trimwork and final electrical work).
Projects Completed...
- 44. Bathroom skylight removed / roof patched.
- 43. Garage roof repaired / shingles replaced.
- 42. Replaced rotted fascia and soffit boards on garage (almost all of them).
- 41. Installed chain-link fence and gate in gangway to replace deteriorated privacy fence.
- 40. Demolished hot tub and had all demo materials removed.
- 39. Demolished "carport" over the hot tub.
- 38. Installed paver patio around all four vegetable garden beds in back.
- 37. Repaired/improved vegetable beds.
- 36. Built a raised bed and planted five privacy shrubs along east fence next to garage.
- 35. Tore down entire east privacy fence in backyard (wind helped with a few panels, forcing me to action).
- 34. Installed sewer line cleanout in front of house; city replaced several feet of sewer line in street.
- 33. Lay flooring in the basement.
- 32. Repair doorknob/latch mechanism to door to basement (thanks Dad!).
- 31. Purchase master bedroom set (in progress).
- 30. Purchase mission-style dining room set.
- 29. Replace leaky p-trap and backward-sloping PVC drain pipe under main bathtub.
- 28. Get interior stairs carpeted.
- 27. Create raised vegetable beds in backyard, including planting the veggies.
- 26. Basement family room carpentry, electrical, drywall done. Fireplace and window blinds installed. Ready for primer/paint and flooring.
- 25. Insulation company insulated 2nd floor bedrooms, floor and crawlspaces.
- 24. Garbage disposal? Magically fixed itself!
- 23. Replace and seal nearly 90 feet of fencing on west side of backyard.
- 22. Replace microwave oven in kitchen.
- 21. Replace shower head in upstairs bathroom.
- 20. Improve curb appeal by purchasing stone planters.
- 19. Have plumber replace water supply line to help water pressure.
- 18. Assemble baby's new crib.
- 17. Get baby furniture.
- 16. Paint baby's room.
- 15. Remove pressure-assist toilet upstairs and replace with new standard tank toilet.
- 14. Get porch foundation repaired and cracks sealed.
- 13. Empty out rented storage facility--stop paying The Man for space we don't need!
- 12. Install window A/C units.
- 11. Clean out attic crawlspace (majority of it done).
- 10. Have windows restored.
- 9. Buy/install new china cabinet hardware.
- 8. Buy new kitchen faucet and install. And then calm down.
- 7. Buy a sprinkler; subsequently, water lawn. :)
- 6. Purchase new refrigerator.
- 5. Get china cabinet.
- 4. Have roof replaced.
- 3. Hire roofer and window repairman.
- 2. Start building/planting garden.
- 1. Install CO and smoke detectors.
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4 comments:
Looks like my yard with the flowers -- except there's snow in mine...
How is it possible that you, in Chicago, already have the hints of spring, and my yard here in MD is still as dead as it was in January. A.J. must be bringing you some luck :-)
Hope all is well with the new arrival!
Sigh! I love bulbs. Mine are coming out in full force... they didn't let the snow from the last couple days stop them at all!
Sandy: Oh, there was snow, just not nearby the house. :)
Fred: The rest of my garden is deader than dead. I'm actually a little nervous...
Jennifer: The best thing about these bulbs is that they're left over from a previous owner...we didn't plant them (though I had bought a whole bunch of bulbs during a trip to Amsterdam for planting, only to have them "sour" because I stored them in a really bad place...bummer).
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