The To Do List - Updated!

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So exactly one year ago I posted this list of all of the things we want to get done in our house, and I figured a year is long enough to go without an update! So here it is!making plans, writing lists, keeping goals - The Learner Observer 

Main Floor

first-design(1)FRONT ENTRANCE (7% complete) 2% increase. So... basically nothing happened here!

  • make a coat rack We didn't make one, but I did buy a small one. It gets the job done for now!
  • replace tile flooring
  • paint a chalkboard wall - wanna see?
  • paint all trim
  • paint front door
  • do something about the mirror
  • paint walls and potentially do something fun like this on them

 

LIVING ROOM (11% complete) 1% increase. Again... nothing

  • paint walls white
  • furnish the place
  • paint the big green monster
  • replace all trim
  • paint all trim
  • replace flooring
  • gallery wall - Went from this to this already. 
  • add artwork to cover up thermostat
  • fix the currently too short, awkward curtains Not fixed, but removed. 
  • Add blinds/new curtains to windows
  • replace ceiling fan

 KITCHEN (70% complete) No work done here. The kitchen is fine for now...

  • paint all cupboards white
  • change hardware
  • change counter tops
  • paint ceiling white
  • paint walls
  • board and batten
  • refinish hutch here it is!
  • reupholster kitchen chairs all done!
  • refinish table and chairs
  • new flooring (not happening for a LOOOONG time)
  • new trim 

STAIRS (20% complete) 15% more than a year ago. This officially the longest project ever.

  • remove all carpeting (some of this is done)  ALL DONE!
  • fix and paint risers
  • stain treads
  • replace railing and post NOPE! Keeping them, just painting now.
  • add a runner (maybe!)
  • paint walls and trim up to hallway upstairs
  • add artwork
  • change light fixture

 

Second Floor

first-designcopyMASTER BEDROOM (99% complete) That's a whopping 99% more than last year! (Full update here)

  • paint walls and trim
  • fix up and paint closet doors - replaced with curtains instead
  • make a jewellery hanging system
  • figure out artwork for walls
  • refinish and hang mirror - This didn't happen, but dressers were refinished instead.
  • curtains
  • new lighting
  • change flooring

 

MAIN BATHROOM (1% complete) Nope. Nothin' happened here!

  • paint everything
  • replace tiles in tub/shower area
  • replace floor tiles
  • new vanity and sink
  • new mirror
  • towel hooks
  • change flooring
  • new lighting
  • change shower head

 

OFFICE (3% complete) ummm... I painted a cabinet. High fives all around.

  • paint walls and trim
  • finish desk
  • paint chair
  • bookcases
  • lighting
  • new flooring
  • paint filing cabinet
  • fix closet doors

 

SPARE BEDROOM (0 % complete) Yeah, no. This is a storage room at the moment.

  • new flooring
  • paint walls and trim
  • window coverings
  • fix closet doors
  • figure out what furniture to put in here!

 

first-design(2)BASEMENT STUDIO (100% complete) Woot! One more room complete! Except we've made some life changes and this room is in transition again. But at least it's finished!

  • build it
  • new outlets and electrical work for the room
  • replace fuse box with breaker box
  • drywall
  • sand EVERYTHING
  • install flooring
  • trim-work
  • paint walls and trim
  • "brick" wall
  • pallet wall
  • paint doors
  • move some furniture in

 

GUEST BATHROOM (95% complete) Still no new fan cover. I'm calling this one done though.

  • paint tile
  • replace flooring
  • new shelving and mirror
  • new shower curtain
  • new light fixture
  • paint door and trim
  • replace fan cover

 

LAUNDRY ROOM (0 % complete) It's still a scary place.

  • paint or replace flooring
  • re-do shelving
  • plank walls behind washer and dryer

 

Outdoors

BACKYARD (75% complete) 70% more than last year. And we LOVE it!

  • strip deck of all grime
  • paint deck Look for post VERY soon!
  • power wash all siding and brick
  • landscape - move some existing gardens
  • create a raised vegetable garden
  • create brick walkway from front gate and a patio 
  • paint front gate

 

FRONT YARD (10% complete) The garage is no longer baby blue. YAY!

  • paint existing concrete front steps
  • brick walkway and driveway extension
  • paint garage door
  • paint front door
  • add shutters
  • landscape

Alright, so that's it for the list. At this point we're about 38% finished doing everything we want to the house. 28% more than last year, which doesn't seem like a lot, but then I think - we finished 2 full rooms and the backyard is ALMOST finished. That's a lot for a year, right? Sort of? I'm going with yes because after completing the master bedroom in 6 weeks, it feels like we've done a whole lot and after looking back on all the work in the backyard, that almost feels like enough for one year!Do you make lists like this to keep yourself accountable/on track? I'm finding this to be one of the most helpful things ever!

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