PRIORITIES
(1) BEFORE WE MOVE IN
(2) MOVE IN
(3) AFTER MOVE IN - SHORT TERM
(4) AFTER MOVE IN - LONGER TERM
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(1) AFTER MOVE IN - SHORT TERM
Blinds
Doorknobs
Install bathroom shaving mirror
Closet: Bar at top for pants
Install bike rack
Begin planning renovations
Begin selection of builder
Mow yard
Clean outside of house
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PROJECTS
Bathroom: Master bathroom renovation:
Enlarge window
Remove window between two bathrooms
In-wall insulation around bathrooms
Redo shower
Electrical: Adequate electrical outlets, including GFCI
New lighting fixture over the mirror
New ceiling light fixture
New vent fan
New ceiling light in shower
Refinish cabinets
New countertops
New faucet hardware
Towel bars
Bathroom: Hall bathroom renovation:
Remove window between two bathrooms
In-wall insulation around bathrooms
Redo bath and tile surround
Electrical: Adequate electrical outlets, including GFCI
New lighting fixture over the mirror (?)
New ceiling light fixture
New vent fan
Refinish cabinets
New countertops
New faucet hardware
Towel bars
Solatube
Bedroom: Master bedroom
Reconfigure closets and install a window
Electrical: Adequate electrical outlets
Electrical: Lighting in the closets
Bedroom: Guest bedroom
Electrical: Adequate electrical outlets
Electrical: Lighting in the closets
Bedrooms: Office
Electrical: Adequate electrical outlets, including one in closet
Electrical: Lighting in the closets
Ironing board
Closet: Bar at top for pants
Cats: Cat box solutions
Cats: Cat doors
Cats: Purrfect Fence
Concrete: Repair cracks in garage and elsewhere
Crawlspace: Replace door cover; Anything that was not taken care of by Henry Wallace
Dining room:
Recessed can lighting
Sky light(s) / solatube
Exterior clear roof panels
Paneling - White wash / lime / Briwax / Triwax
Electrical:
Inspection repairs
Hot tub
Lighting
Speaker wiring
Shed inspection & improvements
Sump pump switch
Exterior walls:
Repair inspection items: Brick; fascia/soffits; crawlspace vent holes
Fireplace / chimney:
Moss removal; Masonry work & sealer; Chimney cap; Chimney cleaning?; Gas fireplace insert
Garage:
Paint cabinets;
Set up laundry area;
Set up pantry
Install smoke detector;
Improve security of exterior door (to the covered porch);
Install fire rated door to the house (to the dining room);
Install new garage door; Garage door problems: only one opener; improvised gasket; poor release mechanism; no infra-red sensor reversing unit;
Floor - repair concrete - epoxy
Pegboard reset
Heating: Inspect furnace
Hot tub: Repairs; new cover
Insulation: Attic insulation; in-wall insulation around bathrooms
Kitchen: Kitchen cabinet work; pocket door; drain under sink; garbage disposal
Lighting:
Dining room
Kitchen
Hall
Living room
Closets
Garage
Shed
Design and build
Paneling - White wash / lime / Briwax / Triwax
Music: Design
Pantry: Set up in garage
Plumbing: See inspection items
Roof: Roof water control system [Rain gutters (house and shed); Roof corners - flashing; Roof vents]; Moss treatment for roofs (house and shed)
Security: Improve security and install home security system
Shed:
Remove water damaged walls and replace
Security - windows
Electrical; Better lighting
Polycarbonate windows
Skylights / sun tunnels
Dining room: In room and above eaves
Hall bath: Sun tunnel
Hall: Sun tunnel
Kitchen: Sun tunnel
Living room: Sun tunnel by fire place; sky lights
Windows - New vinyl windows throughout the house
Yard:
Tree work [Cut down gum tree; Trim locust and maple tree];
Yard drainage work;
Areas near the house;
Pathway