So that it seems a little more managable...

....I created a list of what really needs to be done in the house.

I realized while in the shower this morning that in that bathroom alone there is a ton of work to do; some of it fairly easy and cheap and some of it quite extensive and possibly expensive, but all needing to be done eventually. So in order to stop the ensuing panic attack, I decided to sit down and create a list of everything that needs to be done in the house. It does not include the yard or garage....mostly cause I haven't even looked at those areas long enough to decide what kind of work they need (though some shelving and storage cabinets in the garage, and some serious trimming of the greenery outside is certainly in order).

So this is what I have come up with so far in no particular order and as with the bathroom, some is easy and cheap and some is well....not. Those things on the list in blue are the temporary fixes we need to do until we can afford the more extensive changes.

To Do:

• Tile bathroom, kitchen, sun room
• Refinish hardwood floors
• Replace all windows with storm strength windows
• Replace all outside doors
• Replace all inside doors
• Rewire house for 3 prong outlets
• Fix switches and outlets that do not work
• Paint all floor molding
• Paint ceilings
• Paint outside of house
• Rip off railings on front porch

Bathroom:

• Renovate bathroom
• Redo tile on walls
• Rip out current sink and replace with pedestal sink
• Rip out current tub and replace
• Replace knobs for bathtub/shower and shower head
• Fix squeaking knobs on sink
• Caulk tub drain, tub, and toilet base
• Fix grout around tiles in shower
• Add storage
• Paint walls
• Change light fixture

Kitchen:

• Renovate kitchen
• Rip out current cabinetry and replace with new cabinets; add additional cabinets for storage
• Replace kitchen sink
• Recaulk kitchen sink
• Purchase dishwasher
• Purchase disposal
• Purchase island
• Purchase pantry
• Add lighting near workstations

Deck:

• Replace rotted boards
• Add lattice to sides to cover underneath
• Add additional support beams

Bedrooms:

• Replace blinds in guest bedroom
• Bleach blinds in master bedroom
• Replace closet doors
• Redo closets to improve storage

Sun room:

• Replace blinds
• Seal cracks in ceiling

Living room:

• Paint crown molding