Remodeling Update

We spent the summer remodeling our home and have taken a break since August 6th when our little one was born.
picture taken at 2 weeks old

With fall approaching, we are starting to gear up again with projects. We plan to focus on the guest bathroom and laundry room remodel. Here is a re-cap and update on progress to date. Each section shows a list of projects we have planned. Complete tasks are stricken.

All Rooms
Sand, float and re-texture all ceilings (from popcorn to a flat finish)
Select and purchase wall paint
Paint trim
Replace old grills and filters for a/c
Update door knobs
Add trim detail to doors
Hire professional carpet cleaner
Wash windows
Remove ceiling fans for ceiling to be refinished
Fix ceiling fan boxes in attic
Reinstall ceiling fans

Entry Space
Rewire porch light
Remove chair rail, baseboards and wood paneling
Re-texture wall and reinstall chair rail and baseboards
Paint walls
Select and purchase rug for hallway
Select and purchase entry table
Paint interior of coat closet
Install shelves and additional storage in coat closet
Hang welcome wreath
Remove gold door knocker and old locks
Select and purchase new locks
Install new locks on doors
Decorate

Before

Progress

Current State

Dining Room
Paint walls
Select and purchase fabric for drapery
Select and purchase blinds for windows
Install blinds
Shorten blinds
Sew drapery
Hang curtain rods
Hang drapes
Find and purchase dining room table
Find and purchase dining room chairs
Find and purchase china cabinet
Find a great light fixture and center it over dining table
Decorate

Before

Current State

Kitchen & Breakfast Nook
Paint walls
Remove linoleum/baseboards, counter tops and back splash
Select and purchase floor tile, counter top, and back splash
Lay new floor tile
Select, purchase, and lay tile grout
Seal tile and grout
Replace baseboards
Browse stone yards to choose counter tops
Hire fabricators to cut counter top and install it
Meet with fabricators to decide placement of cuts in stone
Install new counter top
Lay and grout new back splash
Remove, sand and prep kitchen cabinet doors and drawers to be painted
Remove old cabinet door knobs
Remove old shelf liner paper
Hire painter to paint kitchen cabinets, doors, and drawers
Select and purchase new cabinet door knobs and pulls
Re-hang cabinet doors
Install new cabinet door knobs and drawer pulls
Cut and lay new cabinet shelf liner
Select and purchase a microwave with vent for stove
Duct vent hood exhaust through roof
Add a shelf above stove for butter bell, garlic cellar, oil, salt and pepper
Remove cabinetry and install microwave
Reconfigure old cabinets to put above new microwave
Select and purchase under mount sink
Select and purchase new faucet
Install sink
Install faucet and dish disposal
Secure dishwasher to new counters
Recess stove power box into wall
Hook up ice maker to refrigerator
Install lighting under cabinets
Install lighting in pantry cabinets
Remove galley light and replace with new fixture
Remove breakfast nook lighting fixture and replace with new fixture
Move location of breakfast nook light to be centered above table
Purchase racks for oven
Add drip pans to stove top
Finish tiling under the refrigerator
Shorten blinds in breakfast nook
Choose a fabric for breakfast nook’s valence
Put protective covers/levelers on table legs
Clean storm window
Decorate

Before

Progress

Current State

Family Room

Remove wood paneling/baseboards on wall
Re-texture paneled wall and reinstall baseboards
Fill in some holes in wall near fireplace
Paint walls
Update or remove fireplace doors
Select and purchase fabric to recover sofa
Select and purchase furniture for room
Remove vertical blinds
Hang double curtain rod
Select and purchase/sew drapes (coordinate with kitchen)
Select and install corbels and trim to support kitchen pass-thru
Decorate

Before

Progress
Current State

Master Bedroom
Paint walls
Remove vertical blinds
Hang double curtain rods and drapery
Make roman shade for second window in room
Paint closet
Reconfigure and add clothing rods to closet
Build and install shoe shelf
Install shelving above curtain rods
Decorate

Before

Progress
picture to come

Master Bath

Paint walls
Remove linoleum
Select and purchase floor tile
Lay tile
Select, purchase and lay grout
Seal grout
Remove shower surround
Replace shower board
Paint waterproof coating
Select and purchase tile for shower
Tile shower
Install additional soap dish and towel rod to shower
Grout shower
Select, purchase and hang shower rod
Select glossy paint for walls
Paint walls
Remove old toilet
Select and purchase new toilet
Install new toilet
Select and purchase curtains for window
Select fabric and sew a coordinating shower curtain
Update light fixture and add towel rods
Add ducted exhaust fan
Decorate

Before
Progress

Current State
picture to come

Master Vanity
Remove carpet
Continue the tile in bath into vanity space
Hire carpeting company to lay tack strips and carpet
Rework sink drain
Update cabinetry
Paint walls or hang wallpaper
Select and replace counter, faucet, mirror and lighting
Add decorative/functional shelf below mirror and above counter
Decorate

Progress
picture to come

Guest Bedroom

Paint closet
Paint walls
Select and purchase new blinds for windows
Hang curtain rods
Hang drapes
Reinstall ceiling fan
Fix closet door sliding mechanism
Decorate

Before

Current State

Guest Bath
Remove linoleum
Select and purchase floor tile
Lay tile
Select, purchase and lay grout
Remove old toilet
Install new toilet
Seal grout
Re-texture walls
Select and purchase glossy paint
Paint walls
Hang shower curtain rod
Patch tile on window seal
Select, purchase and install new lighting fixture and mirror
Paint cabinetry
Decorate

Before

ProgressCurrent State

Peanut’s Bedroom
Paint closet
Paint walls
Select and purchase drapery fabric
Shorten blinds
Hang curtain rod
Sew and hang drapes
Build and install shelving units in closet to maximize space
Set-up crib
Purchase book/shelving unit for bedroom
Build book/shelving unit
Clean storm window
Fix closet door sliders
Decorate

Before

Current State

Front and Back Yards

Clean-up landscaping (remove dead plants, trim landscaped areas, rake…)
Add a privacy fence to the west side of property
Reconfigure two front flower beds
Plant bushes and flowers in front yard flower beds
Purchase rug for backyard patio
Purchase grill for patio
Plant herb garden in back yard
Add wildflowers to backyard landscaping
Decorate back patio area
Paint garage doors Fix driveway
Paint mailbox and add address numbers
Create walkway to front door

Front Yard Before
Front Yard Progress
Back Yard Before
Back Yard Progress
landscaping trimmed
fence added

Laundry Room

Add floor to ceiling pantry shelving unit for small kitchen appliances

Select and purchase paint
Paint walls
Hang up iron holder, clothes line, and plastic bag dispenser
Lay new flooring
Install new lighting in workspace
Make a large chalkboard to hang on door
Purchase and hang floating shelves on wall
Purchase freezer
Organize
Decorate

Garage

Add floor to ceiling pantry units and a freezer for additional storage
Reconfigure/add on to work bench space
Paint walls
Clean-up post renovation
Organize

Attic

Move seasonal decor into attic
Add insulation
Add flooring for storage space