here we go again...

Here is our giant checklist, sorted by room. I reserve the right to add or subtract as we make progress and/or change our minds once we start living in the house. There are a few items with question marks, which means I am already undecided on this project, or I don't know if the project is possible. And I am sure approximately 1,264,327 other projects will come up once we get started on the list. DIY projects tend to multiply like that.

Front Porch:

-paint ceiling and trim (and maybe walls)
-paint front door
-reattach storm door
-remove blinds
-hang coat hooks


Living Room:

-paint walls and ceiling
-switch out light switches
-hang curtains
-sand and stain trim 
-find a fixture to cover old deadbolt hole in door


Dining Room:

-paint walls and ceiling
-switch out light switches
-get rid of extra plastic on thermostat
-hang curtains
-sand and stain trim
-un-stick drawer in buffet
-hang new blinds (to match living room)

Kitchen:

-paint walls and ceiling
-fix leaking pipe under sink
-new, flush mount light fixture
-remove current shelves and random sconce, and replace with floating shelves
-rearrange appliances 
-install dishwasher
-eventually replace counter top
-paint cabinets
-remove blinds and frost windows?
-make back light switch functional?


Hallway:

-paint walls, ceiling, and trim
-stabilize linen closet drawers?
-add shelf to coat closet
-secure door knobs


Bathroom:

-paint walls, ceiling, and trim
-switch out light switch
-fix leaking tank on toilet
-replace seat and lid on toilet
-install threshold in doorway 
-replace vanity
-replace/ relocate towel rods
-replace shower head, faucet, and handles?
-eventually remove tub and surround and re-tile


Guest Bedroom:

-paint walls, ceiling, and trim
-replace miniature ceiling fan with a normal sized one or a light fixture
-replace mismatched blinds with extra from dining room
-hang curtains
-make light switch operational?
-patch hole in closet


Office:

-paint walls, ceiling, and trim
-hang blinds and curtains

Attic Bedroom: 

-paint walls, ceiling, and trim
-tear up carpet, pad, and staples
-replace carpet
-install 3 matching light fixtures
-extend door frame on 2nd closet?
-take down walls around chimney and whitewash brick?
-paint banister and stairs
-eventually replace nook window
-install runner on stairs?


Basement:

  
-replace back storm door
-tear down ceiling
-replace old pipes as needed
-paint walls, ceiling, and floors


Exterior:

-trim front tree
-dig out, then seal front foundation (and change the grade of the yard while the dirt is out)
-mudjack back patio?
-fix gates so dogs can't escape 
-patch missing shingles
-re-roof
-replace missing screens on windows
-thin bushes near AC unit


Garage: (no pic yet!)

-install garage door opener
-install missing cable to garage door
-replace missing facia

I thought about adding things like "get furnace up and running" and "get water heater up and running" to the list, because when you buy a foreclosure like this, these things aren't guarantees, even with an inspection, and we have already spent a fair amount of time just getting these basic things taken care of. But I left them off for some reason, so just know, that even though there aren't that many things crossed off yet, we have been over there putzing around figuring out furnaces, thermostats, water heaters with missing caps, whole house plumbing systems, etc.