August 16, 2013

Home and Body Repairs

I'll be taking a brief hiatus from house projects to recover from hernia repair surgery on my left and right side.  Luckily, it wasn't the move to the new house that gave me this trouble--it's a pain I've been coping with for a year until finally being diagnosed and cleared for surgery.  Hopefully I'll feel better and be able to take on more tasks once I've had time to heal.

In the meantime, here's an update on some of our spaces since moving in...

LIVING ROOM
Done:
Painted two opposing orange accent walls.
Painted half the trim white.
Wet/Cleaned the fireplace stones.
Replaced beige outlets with steel plate covers.
New windows installed.

To Do:
Hang art.
Paint the opposing walls grey.
Finish painting the trim white.
Get sofa with chaise delivered.
Hang curtains.
Get a new fan/add light.
Replace the doors...eventually.
Box-in fireplace, create built-ins, and craftsman windows...eventually.

MASTER BEDROOM
Done: 
Removed wallpaper border.
Hang curtains.
Painted room.
Replaced beige outlets with white covers.

To Do:
Hang art.
Look for furniture (dressers, nightstands, a TV perhaps) that better fit the space.
Create seating area by windows?
Get a new fan/light.
Replace windows...eventually.

EAT-IN KITCHEN
Done: 
Removed valances.
Painted the trim white.
New windows installed.

To Do:
Update light fixture.
Finish painting the trim white.
Figure out how to paint over painted wallpaper.

SECOND BATHROOM
Done: 
Removed old curtains.
Removed some cabinet doors for open shelving.
Removed bronze soap, towel, and toilet rods.
New shower curtain.

To Do:
Paint vanity and cabinet and replace knobs.
Update faucets.
Update light fixture and mirror.
Replace window.
Install new shower rod and towel hooks.

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