House To-Do List

Below is a running list of projects/to-do items that I'd like to (hopefully!) get accomplished in my house.  Just putting this list together has caused me to have multiple mini-breakdowns so let's hope that I can find some success in getting things crossed off the list! 

Entire 1st Floor:
  • paint ceiling--completed March 2012
  • fill & repaint crown moulding--this might need to be revised--I had a friend who looked at my crown moulding and said that filling it and repainting probably wouldn't be my best bet.  He advised ripping it down and replacing it.  Boo :(
Foyer
  • replace existing light fixture with chandelier
  • buy console table
  • repaint and hang antique mirror
Office
  • build $10 ledges
  • assemble gallery wall
  • refinish coffee table
  • buy rug
  • touch up bookcase
  • buy new light fixture
  • replace nasty vinyl blinds with faux wood blinds
  • buy/build/refinish storage system for against wall
  • refinish decorative chair for corner
Living Room
  • replace carpet
  • tile fireplace surround
  • buy & refinish dresser as entertainment center
  • buy flat screen TV--completed April 2012
  • buy new furniture (I want a sectional & ottoman)
  • install curtain tie backs
  • spray paint blanket basket
  • install mantle lighting
  • artwork or mirror for above mantle
Half Bath
  • replace mirror
  • replace artwork--completed May 2012
  • paint trim
  • paint door
Utility Closet
  • paint closet
  • install shelving
  • paint trim and door
  • reorganize the mess inside
Kitchen
  • paint
  • install shelving in pantry
  • paint door and trim of pantry
  • paint interior of pantry
  • paint inside of cabinet above fridge--completed April 2012
  • install cabinet moulding
  • install rest of drawer pulls--completed February 2012
  • find, buy, & hang artwork
  • put up curtains over sliding glass door
  • find, buy (or make), & hang treatment over window
  • touch up cabinets--completed May 2012
Dining Room
  • remove wallpaper
  • replace fan with chandelier--completed May 2012
  • board & batten treatment
  • paint wine stand
  • finish dining room table
  • buy chairs for table
  • buy rug for room
Second Floor
  • replace carpet
Laundry Room
  • paint
  • put baseboard moulding back up
  • buy front loading washer and dryer
  • craft utility table on top of machines
  • install shelving
  • replace door knob
  • Buy or make "Laundry" artwork
Guest Room
  • paint--completed April 2012
  • paint trim
  • buy furniture (bed, nightstand, dresser)--completed April 2012
  • buy small flat screen tv
  • organize closet--completed April 2012
  • clear out Thirty One stuff--completed April 2012
  • replace blinds--completed April 2012
  • buy bed linens--completed April 2012
  • buy lamp--completed April 2012
  • make & hang artwork--completed April 2012
Playroom
  • paint
  • install artowrk hangers
  • frame and hang artwork of Ty's
  • turn closet into reading nook
  • organize toys
  • buy TV & create "movie area"
  • buy futon/sofa
Tyler's Room
  • paint trim
  • replace broken blind
  • paint closet
  • install shelving in closet
  • hang TV
  • hang Pottery Barn artwork boards
Hallway
  • paint
  • paint ceiling
  • fix trim where damaged
  • paint trim
Master Bedroom
  • install crown moulding
  • hang TV
  • buy new bedding
  • paint
  • buy end tables
  • buy lamps
  • chair for "nook"
  • bookcase for "nook"
  • hang curtains
  • buy curtain rods
  • refinish dresser
  • organize closet
  • replace fan
  • paint ceiling
  • buy/make & hang artwork
Master Bathroom
  • replace mirror with two mirrors
  • replace light fixture
  • paint vanity
  • replace vanity top
  • remove medicine cabinet
  • replace cabinet hardware
  • replace faucets
  • paint
  • new toilet paper/towel holder hardware
  • floating shelves over soaking tub
  • new blind on window
  • replace and repaint window trim
  • install shelving in linen closet

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