I thought it might be good to take a cue from other popular blogs and do a little "renovation round-up" to see what we have already accomplished and what is still on the to-do list. Maybe it will make me feel better? So here we go, starting with our outside projects:
General Yard
DONE:
- Cleaned up edges of pathways
- Cleared out old brush
- Bought lawn mower
- Have kept up with lawn maintenance...I know that's not a big deal, but we've been doing it so I feel like we (and by we I mean Sean) deserve a pat on the back
TO DO THIS SUMMER:
- Finish cleaning out dead plants and leaves from fall
- Reseed some small patches of grass
LONG TERM TO DO:
- Remove rocks and plant new stuff in front and side yards
- Landscape back yard
- Plant lots of lilacs
Front Entryway
DONE:
- Remove nasty old bird poopy wreath
TO DO THIS SUMMER:
- Power wash house
- Repaint the gable (is that the right word for it? Awning?)
- Replace lighting fixture
- Replace house numbers
- Replace mailbox
- Paint front door
- Replace door hardware
- Add potted plants
LONG TERM TO DO:
- Replace front door at some point
Courtyard
DONE:
- Swept & cleaned
- Put out little table & chairs
TO DO THIS SUMMER:
- Stain table & chairs
- Plant vines to cover lattice by garage
- Buy grill
- Buy additional patio furniture
- Add more potted plants
LONG TERM TO DO:
- Replace concrete--the drainage is awful
- Hot tub (I'm not joking...how awesome would a hot tub be out there?)
Next up: the downstairs...stay tuned!
