Happy Anniversary!!

Well it has been a whole year since we signed the papers on our house!!! In that year we have learned many things and made many improvements but somehow there are those things that never get done. We have had this todo list on our fridge since we first moved in. . . with many things still not crossed off! Instead of talking about all the things we have accomplished, I thought I would share all those things we haven't gotten around to because that is just the kind of mood I am in.

1. Fix entry door sill

Basically there is nothing under our front door. Quite ugly

2. Install switch plates

OK so this one is like 95% done . . . but for some reason there are a few bare light switches and power outlets around this place. Really bugs me.

3. Label circuit breaker

The few labels that are actually preexisting on the breaker are mostly incorrect. So basically we have little to no idea what is controlled by what. Makes doing electric work loads of fun.

4. Install laundry storage

We had dreams of a beautiful countertop and some upper cabinets and shelving. I really want to rig it so we can have that thing where your detergent sits above your washer and you can just like push the little thing and have it pour directly down into your washing machine. Would really love that.

5. Install window coverings in garage.

"Look everyone walking by! Here is all our junk!"

6. Paint all trim and doors

Yeah, this really need to get done.

7. Install master bath floor

Putting something nice and like . . . waterproof over the old wood floors we have in there would be just wonderful.

8. Re-install baseboards

This is absolutely #1 on my would really like to get done list. I can't even express how much it bugs me to see this ugliness. As an added bonus, when sweeping the floors you can just sweep all the dirt under the walls! Works wonders!

To start the second year in the house I think I will start a NEW list and see how that one goes.

Work

Moving in to a new house is not the stuff of dreams. Unfortunately, you can not just walk in with a suitcase of clothes, and be "home". At least not most people.

For our house, which was built in 1958, we have several tasks which need to be accomplished before we even start to pack up our apartment. First, we need to remove the "popcorn" or "cottage cheese" ceilings, which were sprayed on when the house was built. We have read a ton about removing these, and none of it looks fun. Saving $1-4k does though. I am sure there will be more posts on that later. Maybe some lovely pictures of us in respirators and tyvek coveralls.

Second, we need to paint pretty much every surface in the house. The previous occupant was a smoker who lived in the house upwards of 30 years. On the walls where pictures used to be there are sooty marks, which is never a good look. Nearly 1900 square feet, so lots of painting. Anyone want to come over and help?

Third, we need to rip out the carpet, even though it is in decent condition (smoker remember?). The bathroom and dinning room have carpet as well, and that has got to go, to be replaced with tile in the dinning room/kitchen space, and probably a cheap lino in the bathroom to cover the floors until we figure out what to do.

After all of that lovely work is done, we can finish packing up here, and move there. Oh, and then unpack, and get to the 100 smaller tasks. Good times!

I really am looking forward to having our own space though, and having roughly twice as much of it, plus a garage, and .23 acres of land... our own slice of heaven. Maybe by next year though.