To-Do List

Ok, so Ian and I started this list long before we started our blog. We thought we would hold off on posting all of our to-do's until we knew we were in a position to start crossing some off. Well forget that! You've got to set goals to meet goals. So here they are, in no particular order.

Shouldn't be a problem...

• Apply molding to the baseboard
• Add baseboard in library
• Apply trim and proper door frame the French doors into the mudroom/man cave
• Re-hang plants indoors...we just need nicer hangy-things
• Run water pipe to the dryer so we can finally use the steam function!
• Repair heating duct insulation
• Set-up proper workshop in the garage
• Install motion light near garage
• Install automatic garage door opener
• Repair gutter leaks
• Power-wash the aluminum siding...and hopefully replace eventually!
• Fish pond fountain
• Finish fish pond landscaping
• Fix sink drain
• Replace ballcock toilet; add dual-flush system
• Install carpeting under the bed in the upstairs bedroom
• Figure out a headboard for the bed
• Black and white photo wall
• Fix the lawn mower starter pull-string
• Run a cold water line to the refrigerator
• Replace heating duct room plates
• Floating shelves around sun-room door frame
• Paint kitchen cabinets and change hardware
• Fix coat hanging area in library
• Find a cleaner way to run cable upstairs
• Rugs - large area rugs in living room and guest room, and a runner for the stairs
• Find wall decor for the wall above the stairs, across from the bed
• Change overhead light in library

May take some time...

• Run water pipe to the outdoors
• Run electricity to the outdoors
• Run electricity from front yard lamp-post to the house
• Paint and spruce up bathroom
• Extend chimney
• Remodel guest room
• Build bench/storage in sunroom
• Replace bathroom sink with pedestal sink
• Replace bath tub/shower
• Install outdoor lighting for evenings in the backyard
• Install a speaker system throughout the house
• Add shutters and window boxes (?) - especially to the sunroom windows
  

One day...

• Finish hard-woods in every room
• Install air conditioning using our in-house spring
• Finish stone foundation
• Patio

To buy... (my favorite category!)

• New grill
• Reading chairs for sunroom
• Pull-out sofa to replace futon in guest room
• Speaker system

Maybe by jotting it all down in this handy-dandy list and sharing it with all of you, we will feel a sense of urgency to start tackling some of these projects.