Exterior:
· Mow down flower/weed beds
· Weed driveway cracks
· Secure handrail better
· Replace house numbers
· Chop down side trees 9/7/2011
· Chop down two trees closest to the house
· Trim hedges better Chop down hedges 9/7/2011
· Replace/repaint exterior front lighting
· Paint the front door
· Pressure wash the exterior
· Paint garage door
· Decorate front step 8/29/2011
· Extend front step?
· River rock the front bed
· Replant wine barrel 10/15/2011
· Tear out rose bushes 9/7/2011
· Create garden in empty side-yard
Backyard:
· Remove all weeds 7/31/2011
· Chop down dead cherry 10/16/2011
· Mow down the pet cemetery 8/17/2011
· Remove “extra” bushes 9/7/2011
· Create step
· Repair fencing
· River rock the beds
· Plant more grass
· Plant privacy trees
· Chop down butterfly bush?
· Remove shed
· Remove all extra pavers 9/7/2011
· Remove or replace (or paint?) cable on exterior of house
· Hang some plants
· Get some patio furniture
· Repaint doghouse (or remove?)
· Plant low maintenance, drought-tolerant plants
Garage:
· Remove sauna, shelves, and loft 8/2/2011
· Bug bomb
· Build work bench (7/31/2011), more shelves/storage
· Build steel bars for window
· Hang lights
· Build welding/cutting station
· Treat cement floor
· Paint walls
· Expand garage (many years down the road)
Entry/Catwalk:
· Build command center, shoe storage
· Buy rug 8/20/2011
· Replace/update lighting 9/30/2011
· Hang art
Front Living Room:
· Window treatments (cornice) (shades 10/12/2011)
· Furnish
· Build shelving “rail” instead of metal rail for catwalk
· Frame T-stat
· Paint or replace beams
Dining Room:
· Put slides on chair legs 8/19/2011
· Clean chandelier 10/25/2011
· Upholster chairs
· Window treatment 9/8/2011
· Hang art
· Paint accent wall
· Hang iron/metal artwork on large wall
· Build nook coffee-bar
Kitchen (short-term):
· Paint insides of cabinets (in progress)
· Replace contact paper 8/30/2011
· Window treatment for side window (vinyl panels?) 9/8/2011
· Paint walls
· Paint “backsplash”
· Replace overhead lights 10/3/2011
· Replace pendant light 9/28/2011
· Treat countertop
· Add hardware
· Paint range hood
· Paint outsides of cabinets
· Select rug
· Create window herb garden
· Replace faucet
· Find discreet/more attractive recycling station option 9/1/2011
· Paint trash can (or find nicer one) 9/1/2011
Lower Living Room:
· Arrange bookshelves 10/7/2011
· Furnish nook 8/10/2011
· Hang art
· Fix trim in nook
· Paint lamp?
· Replace couch
· Find or build entertainment center
· Paint fireplace insert
· Build new mantel
· Paint walls
· Window treatment for sliding door 10/10/2011
· Select area rug
Guest Bedroom:
· Bug bomb 9/1/2011
· Find better lighting
· Get bed, dresser
· Set up guest TV + buy DVD player
· Hang cute artwork
· Fix closet (hang curtains?)
· Paint walls
Utility Room and Hallway:
· Clean utility room!
· Put up shelves
· Build wall in utility room to hide hot water heater
· Build countertop/work-surface on top of washer and dryer
· Hang shelves to create “built-in” bookcase in hallway
· Try to arrange for better lighting in hallway
· Find artwork for utility room
Guest Bathroom:
· Stock with necessities 9/1/2011
· Replace toilet seat
· Fix wall stripping
· Paint vanity
· Hang artwork
Upstairs Bathrooms (both hallway and master, short-term):
· Remove shower doors (hall, master) 8/16/2011 + 9/1/2011
· Clean showers (hall, master) 8/16/2011 + 9/1/2011
· Replace showerheads (hall, master) 8/16/2011 + 9/1/2011
· New knob for master door 8/16/2011 + 9/1/2011
· Install rods (hall, master) 8/16/2011 + 9/1/2011
· Paint walls (hall, master)
· Paint vanities (hall, master)
· Replace light fixtures (hall, master)
· Replace mirrors (hall, master)
· New hardware (hall, master)
· Fix gap between vanity and wall (hall, master)
· Create extra storage (hall, master)
The Studio:
· Build shelves
· Install lighting
· Paint walls
· Window treatment
· Create sitting area
The Office:
· Paint walls
· Set up desk space 9/5/2011
· Window treatment and new screen
· Install better lighting
Master Bedroom:
· Paint walls
· Window treatments [blinds (8/20/2011) + drapes]
· Create canopy
· Hang art
· Find bedside table for Ash's side
· Build shelves in closet
· New hardware for closet doors?
Misc:
· Reupholster/paint “doctor” chairs
· Refinish bookshelf
· Refinish side tables
· Paint craft table (top and legs? or one or the other?)
· Repurpose old suitcases (storage? dog bed?)
· Replace vapor barrier 9/4/2011
· Rehang insulation
· Fix shingle on roof 8/31/2011
· De-moss roof 8/31/2011
· Cut and paint facial boards
· Build wooden sills for windows
· Cap vent 9/4/2011
· Make carpeted stairs into hardwood stairs