But first!
A quick review of everything we got done in 2012!
change 2 lights in dining room to 1 chandy (chandy already purchased)
purchase and install roller-shades in last 2 upstairs bedroom/study
clean-out all file cabinets on second floor and move to basement
cleanout basement storagepaint front door
re-cover seats on all dining room chairs
electrician: put dimmer switch in dining room and re-do all 3-switch plates
new QUIET dishwasher
raised beds along back of house
garden bed edging along garage w/ bigger lilac plants
repair painting table (w/Dad's help)shower door purchase and installation in master bath
fire pit in the back yard
powerwashing of the house
purchase dining room wall storage (helps to empty basement storage)
sell current wine rack
chopping wood for fireplace
WHEW!! We got a LOT more done than I remembered!
To-Do List for 2013:
finish basement shell- waterproofing and insulation, walls, ceiling and lights, heated tile floor, internet and electrical
IF we can get all that done and still have time/money left, we will also do the shed in the backyard
leaving other long-term projects for 2014 like:
outdoor patio around bottom of deck stairs (grill moves off the deck)
walkway from driveway around lilacs to outdoor patio
boxwood border along far-side of yard and down driveway
plant flowering shrubs on inside of yard edge
back-up generator for entire house
air-exchange unit for house
new sofa for living room
seal metal bar supports and possibly re-level kitchen bar
What is on your to-do list for 2013?
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