Hard to believe we’ve already been in this house for two years! Time flies. Of course, we’ve been quite busy with home improvement projects during that time. This forgotten, unloved house is making huge progress going from a foreclosure to home. Here’s a recap of what we’ve accomplished in the past year …
Exterior
Minor repairs to the existing fence including tapping back in pickets that per popping loose and replacing the hinge on one gate. Painted the front door – finally! Oh, how it needed that. Replaced the doorbell with a nice, new decorative one. Repairs to siding and front door at porch along with replacement of a rotted sill at one window (paid for these three – so worth it). Also hired a landscaper to trim up the shrubs at the front of the house and remove a maple tree at the back near the playset – it was too close to the house and would be a lot of trouble later.
Garage
Finished straightening up and installed final pieces of Gladiator system we purchased in January 2013 plus added a Crawford Flexible Storage Organizer I won in a giveaway; replaced the garage door opener system.
Kitchen
Installed new pots & pans organizer; purchased new counters, sink & disposal
Dining Room
Hung curtains (taken from Family Room when I decided to change those); replaced light fixture
Family Room
Changed the curtains
Playroom
Added 4 additional Ikea BRANÄS baskets to help contain toys a bit better
Half Bath
Replaced faucet and hot water valve (original of both began leaking); replaced toilet seal
Small Coat Closet
Added new wood shelving and hooks to fully reorganize. See full makeover here.
Master Bedroom
Installation of new ceiling fan (paid for this one as the cathedral ceiling was too high for us to safely reach especially with me being pregnant); added curtains – blackout style to help me nap after Baby Girl arrives 🙂
Master Bath
Made roman shades from existing mini blinds; built and installed new shelving in the master closet; replaced toilet seal
Hall Bath
Added new curved shower curtain rod; painted; changed the light fixture and added 2 new towel bars. See full makeover here. Replaced toilet seal (if you’re going to do one, might as well do them all to be safe.)
Our Son’s Room
Added finishing touches to his “big boy” sports themed room
Guest Room / Nursery
Purchased a changing table off Craiglist for $15 and repainted to match yellow dresser; made a quilt and matching crib skirt
Craft Room
Added “new to us” Ikea Lack bookshelf purchased off Craigslist for $35; replaced light fixture with ceiling fan/light combo to match other 2 bedrooms.
See our Year One Update here. I do expect our projects will slow down this upcoming year as we welcome our newest family member and enjoy getting to know her!
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