Ye Olde To Do List

I am an avid list maker.

Writing things down as the pop into my head helps me stay sane when I try to remember that thing I thought about 15 minutes before something shiny caught my attention. I'm a mom, and lists prevent me from totally loosing it. Who doesn't like a list for the sole pleasure of crossing something off of that list?

Today I share with you: The Master To-Do List.

This is a document that I add to in order to organize all of the items that we want and need to do around the house. I thought it might be good to share with you a break down of these things so that you have a better idea of what direction we're going in each space. In the past, I've tended to jump around from post to post showing you random projects that we've done here and there without an idea of the bigger picture.

Well, here's the bigger picture! Probably the biggest picture you could could get. And of course, this list is constantly morphing as we continue to live in the home and as our needs are changing.

Front Exterior

To Do:

• paint the shutters, door and trim
• replace the light
• spruce up the house numbers
• new roof 

Back Yard

To Do:

• power wash siding
• power wash and treat seal split rail fence
• add grass seed to bare patch where the previous owner had a trampoline
• purchase/assemble play set for the kids
• get patio furniture
• fix/paint or replace the shed

Living Room

To Do:

• paint
• purchase new slipcover
• hang new curtain rod
• hang curtains
• repaint or touch up entertainment center dresser
• organize entryway
• hang art or photos
• paint hallway and trim
• add window trim
• run electric into ceiling - the ceiling fan in this room currently runs off of a cord run up the wall from the outlet
• add crown molding
• replace carpet with hardwood 
• add a cute office nook to the closet

Half Bath

To Do:

• Paint walls and trim
• paint vanity
• replace faucet, mirror, light and toilet paper holder 
• add a changing station for baby Cullen
• hang artwork
• new toilet
• replace flooring

Kitchen

To Do:

• add an island with stools
• replace light fixture?
• paint
• refinish cabinets
• replace counter top
• replace sink
• replace back-splash
• replace appliances with stainless steel
• replace flooring

Pantry

To Do:

• organize
• prettify- paint and new shelves?

Dining Nook 

This picture is from the original listing and does not include our current dining set.

To Do:

• paint
• create accent wall
• replace our table and chairs
• hang art
• replace flooring

Stairs

 Pictured here are the basement steps, but the "to-do" items apply to our two sets of stairs.

To Do:

• replace carpet, add runner
• spruce up banister with new stain
• update light in stairwell

Master Bedroom

To Do:

• paint walls 
• fix/replace ceiling fan/light
• run electric into ceiling - the ceiling fan in this room currently runs off of a cord run up the wall from the outlet
• organize closet
• paint stripes on focal wall
• hang artwork
• hang curtains
• purchase new curtain rods
• new bedding
• accent rug?
• finish Cullen's space (mobile, crib, fitted sheet, quilt)
• under bed storage
• create a tufted headboard
• make a bed skirt
• add crown molding
• add window trim

Master Bathroom

 This is a picture taken when we first viewed the house and does not include our stuff. However, I think it does a pretty good job of representing just how dreadful this space is. Yikes... I must also add that the toilet seat cover is definitely not ours and did not convey with the home.  Thank goodness.

To Do:

• paint
• replace flooring
• replace mirror
• replace light
• paint vanity
• replace faucet
• spruce up shelf nook 
• extend shower into shelf nook eventually - The little "trap door" beneath the shelving is completely empty and serves no purpose. It would be really nice to expand that itty bitty teeny weeny shower into that empty space.

Kids Bath 

 

Another picture from our initial viewing. Again, not our shower curtain, rug or toiletries.

To Do:

• paint
• replace/paint flooring
• replace mirror
• replace light
• paint vanity
• replace faucet
• replace towel bar with hooks for each kid
• replace curtain bar
• replace shower head
• hang new shower curtain

Girls Room

To Do:

• paint
• figure out a fun but classy and feminine design
• add crown molding
• find new bedding
• purchase new beds
• figure out organization solution for closet
• make bed skirts
• add curtains and rod
• hang art work
• add ceiling light
  

Boys Room

To Do:

• paint
• add crown molding
• organize closet
• refinish dresser?
• swap out curtains and curtain rod
• hang art work
• install ceiling light
• incorporate Lego storage

Laundry Room

To Do:

• finish space
• refinish cabinets
• refinish counter (Ardex Feather Finish?)
• replace w/d with front loaders and add counter on top
• come up with a new flooring solution
• replace water heater with a tankless?

Basement/Playroom

To Do:

• update lighting
• add HVAC
• new flooring (eventually)
• add built in storage?
• board and batten walls?
• paint
• new window
• organize sewing space
• add window treatments

To Do Throughout the House:

• replace all door hinges and knobs with non-brass hardware 
• replace all outlets, outlet covers and switch plates with all new white version

I think that about wraps up the current list and I'm sure it will change 100 times before we get around to all of the rooms. Wow, we have a lot to do yet!

Tell me, what's on your to-do list? Are you feeling slightly overwhelmed by it's length like I am?!