At last it feels like we’re starting to make a bit of progress on the house. There have been a few small and large changes around here lately, so as always we’re excited to be able to tick some of the boxes on our long list.
Living Room
- Paint trim around windows and windowsill
- Paint built-in cupboards
- Paint edge around cupboards and shelves
Paint doorSand door framePaint door frame- Paint curtains
- Find new armchair
- Find cushions
Buy rugInsulate gap around floorboardsCheck insulation under floor- Caulk around ceiling rose
- Paint ceiling rose
- Caulk around windows
- Buy coffee table
Dining Room
- Paint cornice
Build shelvesCheck insulation under floorHang something over fireplaceRemove carpetSand floors- Install woodburner
- Paint shelves
- Strip wallpaper
- Replaster walls
- Sand floor under shelves
Kitchen
- Replace everything
- Knock down wall between kitchen and dining room
Hallway
Strip staircase wallStrip and sand handrailStrip and sand balustersStrip and sand dado railStain handrailPaint balusters and newel postPaint staircase wallStrip and sand staircasePaint and varnish staircaseChoose carpetRemove laminateSand and varnish floor- Strip and sand skirting
- Paint skirting
- Paint bedroom 1 door
- Paint bedroom 2 door
- Paint office door
- Paint bedroom 4 door
Make lamp for first floor landing
Porch
Paint windowsPaint door- Sealing strip around door
- Replace porch
Garden
- Start to sort out garden
- Implement garden design
- Tidy front garden
- Move box bush
- Sort tomatoes
- Build decked area
- Rebuild gate posts
- Rebuild garden wall
- Add fence or trellis
- Replace garden gate
- Install lawn edging
Garage
- Paint garage door
- Paint timber
- Paint window
- Replace garage roof
- Replace missing fascia boards and other timber
- Rebuild gable wall
Bedroom 1
- Fill gap in ceiling
- Paint ceiling
- Spray bed
Find pictures for frames- Find mirror for over fireplace
- Find rug
- Paint door
- Strip and sand door frame
- Paint picture rail
Caulk picture railBuy lamp
Bedroom 2
Strip walls- Strip ceiling
- Strip and sand Skirting
- Strip and sand door frame
- Paint Door
- Build shelves
- Sort electrics
- Replace radiator
- Find bedside tables
Tidy wardrobe- Paint everything
- Replace floor
- Install picture rail
- Install trim around window
Remove laminateStrip and varnish floor
Bedroom 4
Attach door- Strip wallpaper
- Sort electrics
- Install carpet
- Move and replace radiator
- Replaster room
- Move boiler
Office
- Fill gaps in wall
- Find desk lamp
Bathroom
Renew silicone around bath- Repair door
- Replace radiator
- Replace window
- Replace everything!
- Retile everywhere
Cellar
- Tidy
- Paint windows
Replace stopcockInstall new water mains- Sort damp walls and floor
- Remove wall in front of stairs
Loft
- Complete planning
- Choose everything
- Sort calculations with structural engineer
Outside
- Repoint house
- Paint gable wall
Because we’re constantly adding things to the list, it’s actually longer now, that it was before we started ticking boxes. Hopefully it’ll be a bit shorter soon!
Do you also have a really long To Do list? Does ticking things off lists also make you ridiculously happy?
What a great list! I think it is just the right amount of detailing, but it is unfair that for all that sanding you only get to tick one box! Maybe those tough jobs should be written in size 18pt =) It is truly a pretty house, the bones are exquisite, and so much original detailing that is left. I hope you get some time over for gardenwork, it looks to be very charming with that cottage-garage as a backdrop. So much fun stuff you have left on the list!
Thanks Louise! It’s still a long list, but it’s great to see some results! The garden is still a complete disaster zone. We’re still not much further with the garden wall and there are bits of bricks and mortar everywhere! The garden box should be 1000pt with the amount that’s left to do there! ;-)
Cx