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to do this week (7/11-7/16)

in kitchen:
0) remove border

in new office space:
1) move excess wood to basement
2) cut drywall pieces and fit in corners.
3) move drywall and 1/4" ply to basement
4) spackle remaining holes
5) first wave of sanding.
6) replace drywall screws which arent flush
7) second wave of mudding
8) second wave of sanding
9) coat of primer on ceiling
10) attempt to steam off remaining scraps of superhero wallpaper
11) coat of primer on walls
12) paint trim
12) coat of ceiling paint
13) coat of wall paint
14) add light fixture
15) replace outlets/switchplates
16) scrub floor
17) assemble desk
18) move bookcases
19) move extra chair
20) move file cabinet

Old nursery:
20.5) keep bagging/binning items till room is clear.
21) bins to office
22) misc furniture to center of room
23) paint ceiling
24) prime walls
25) paint walls
26) prime/paint trim
27) move bins back into guest room

From dining room:
28) need to move the sewing machine to guest room
29) move one small table to guest room
30) move ficus to guest room
31) remove upholstered chairs/accessories so area can be painted.
32) jay's recliner and boxes delivered to him

For porch/deck/outside:
33) remove deck rail nearest windows so repairs can be made
34) need to look at polyurethane for bench to make sure rated for high-moisture/outside use.

When dry outside:
35) need to polyurethane bench.
36) need to apply Preen.
37) need to weed-n-feed lawn again.
38) need to buy/apply fungicide outside.
39) need to apply insecticide.

Remainders:
40) need to get firebricks to fix grill.
41) install curtain rods, find/buy drapes and hang.
42) clean out closets again
43) purchase and install new outlet for nook.
44) look for switchplates/outlet covers for every room.

Comments

GOOD GOD MAN! The combined giga/nala-home-renovation-task-list would be enough to keep a contractor's firm busy for the better part of a month!

I'm going to put some of my projects on your list when you're not looking. And remember that my basement tool emporium is available anytime you need it.

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