I wasn’t ever really a list person. This is likely because I would spend more time trying to find my to-do list than it would take to get done whatever was actually on the list. Adam is a to-do list freak enthusiast. I will admit that lists can come in handy, especially with a ginormous project like a house. A new house. A BIG new house.
Plus, this is a list I shouldn’t be able to lose. (I also have secret hopes that this will grow to be the largest post on my blog.) Even better, maybe the items sitting up here for the whole world to see will motivate us to tackle “The List” on a regular basis.
This list contains must-do’s as well as dream to-do’s. Maybe I should color-coordinate the list? Nah… Okay, strike that, colors may be a necessity. I have new items since we have moved in. This color will represent the 2012 must do’s and dream to-do’s. Some to do list items we are currently undecided about. Like curtain treatments. We’ve lived without them and like the simplicity of not having them. Do I still want them?
The List
Moving In Repairs We’ve been moved in for almost a year and still haven’t finished our moving in list. Yikes!
repair the front door and frame(checked as complete on 5/14)- add a rain guard to the back door
- re-adhere the laminate in the kitchen
- replace the end piece of laminate in the kitchen
ground fault the electrical outlets in the garage(checked as complete on 5/14)move the location of the electrical outlet in the washer/dryer closet (why did they put it under the water hose?)(after debating we decided this didn’t need to be done, so I will check it off anyway)
Bedroom
paint the walls a dark gray(checked as complete on 5/14)- add chair rail or some other similar architectural element like outlined here
add roman shades(checked as complete on 5/14)- add curtain window treatments
- get or make a rug
- make a over the bed light/art sculpture like Ikea Gyllen
Master Office (Our office is in what most people would call the master bedroom.)
paint an accent wall green(checked as complete on 5/14)add roman shades(checked as complete on 5/14)- add curtain window treatments
- get or make a rug
Creativity Room (Don’t snicker; we have 4 bedrooms for one couple! What would you do with an extra room?)
paint the walls a calm yet energizing blue(checked as complete on 5/14)add roman shades(checked as complete on 5/14)- add curtain window treatments
- get or make a rug
- add chair rail
- add beadboard
- find furniture solutions
SheekGeek Inventory Room
paint the walls a calm yet energizing blue(checked as complete on 5/14)add roman shades(checked as complete on 5/14)- add curtain window treatments
- build a storage shelf of some type
Kitchen
paint the walls green(checked as complete on 5/14)add roman shades(checked as complete on 5/14)add curtain window treatments(checked as complete on 5/14)find a quick fix for the linoleum floor by the back door(covered it with a rug!; checked as complete on 5/14)- replace the linoleum floor
- paint or stain the kitchen cabinets
- add spice rack inside doors
- replace garbage can with under cabinet garbage solution
- add shelving to laundry closet
- paint inside laundry closet as inspired by designbuildlove
- organizing solutions for pantry
- organizing solutions for counter
- organizing solutions for pots and pans (they don’t fit!)
install an overhanging pendant light(checked as complete on 5/14)
Living Room
paint the walls(checked as complete on 5/14)- add a wall stencil or vinyl artwork
add roman shades(checked as complete on 5/14)add curtain window treatments(checked as complete on 5/14)- add a chair rail or some other similar architectural element like outlined here
- tile around the fireplace
Garage
install pegboard(after debating we decided to change this to…) insulate the garage and put up drywall
Upstairs Bathroom
paint the walls greenadd a towel bar (there currently is not one!)- add trim around bathroom mirror
- add bead-board
Half Bathroom
paint the walls green(checked as complete on 5/14)add a toilet paper roll holder (there currently is not one!)(checked as complete on 5/14)
Master Office Bathroom
add roman shades(checked as complete on 5/14)- add curtain window treatments
- add trim around bathroom mirror