Monday, May 19, 2008
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Some hallway trim progress8 years ago
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Busy, Busy!8 years ago
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New Roof11 years ago
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My Pet Clock11 years ago
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It's with regret14 years ago
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Stucco Preservation14 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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- Curb Appeal (18)
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- Electrical (13)
- Roof (13)
- HCBA membership (12)
- Insulation/Energy Efficiency (12)
- More Chicago than House (12)
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1 comment:
Still dropping by, periodically... tonight we're getting geared up to seal the deck tomorrow.. its gonna be a long day ... but it'll be good fodder for new posts.
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