Monday, March 5, 2018

Reno Wish List Update 2018

This is a repost of a yearly post I do for myself...

This a "wish" list of home improvements.  Some of these things may not get done. :( My hubby has informed me he'd like to retire in the next year or two!!

We bought our house in 1997 and each year we've done a little something.  It's been 21 years (this year) but we still have some things on our list that "need" to get done and also stuff we'd "like" done.  And some things are having to be redone since they are breaking down or wearing out! Such as the hot tub (2002), the carpeting on stairs (2010), and the stair posts (2011) and BBQ posts (2003) that Finn (puppy) has chewed.

So each year, usually in the spring, we try to sit down and prioritize the list.  There isn't much left on this list since we've been knocking stuff off the last couple of years but I wanted to post an update.

You might not be interested but I like to use my blog as a photo album and place to record stuff.

Here's our last WISH LIST with updates in no particular order (*denotes Major reno):

*Kitchen - Cabinets/countertops, Knook (?) and move some REPLACE all appliances, resurface/flat popcorn ceiling (2019)
*Outside Front - Front doors/Landscaping/Rock work at Foundation and raised planter/lighting/driveway/replace grass with rock walk way (2019)
Outside - Replace gutters, replace cedar facing on BBQ awning posts (Finn chewed)
Stair carpeting - replace - we did the floors a few years ago but now the stair treads are showing wear!
Family Room - Replace sectional & Repaint Walls (2017),  resurface/flat popcorn ceiling, Update Fireplace surround rock work - stacked stone? (2019 with Kitchen?)
Outside Backyard - Replace turf and some rock work, rework outdoor lighting (2017)
Outside Backyard - Repaint deck (2017), Replace Hot Tub (as needed)
Inside - Replace trim on stair posts (Finn chewed), Repaint/Update Room colours (as needed), Purge (ongoing as needed)
Living room - Repaint walls (done 2018), Add Fireplace Mantel (?), and Replace Furniture (done 2018)
Convert Bi Fold Closet Doors to French - Laundry Room (done 2014), Hall (done 2017), Linen (done 2017)
Garage Organization - finish walls and install shelving/storage, Purge (ongoing and never ending)
Misc Repairs and Organization throughout house (ongoing and never ending)
Re-Do Den Flooring - Replace damaged cork with faux wood plank tile (2019 with Kitchen?)
Replace Kids' Bathroom Toilet - (done 2016)
Paint Jackson's Room - last painted in 1997!! (Summer 2018)
Master Bath - total gut (done 2016)
Laundry Room - total gut  (done 2014)
Paint the Exterior (done 2015)
Replace Windows - not all just 3 large ones on front of house (done 2015)
Replace Bathroom Windows - 2 in master ensuite and 1 in kids' bathroom (done 2016)

I just have to keep buying those lottery tickets so we can finish off this list...or move!

Until next time...
Marie