The Busy Giffs: New Home To-Do

September 15, 2023

New Home To-Do

Everyone knows that all houses have projects, even new construction can use some new paint colors etc and I have so many I want to complete! I'm making a list here for some accountability and will share as I update!

Outside Front:
1. Take down the shrubs
2. Increase driveway space
3. Plant new bulbs
4. New front deck and railing

Outside Back:
1. Take down the trees hanging on the roof
2. Patio lights 
3. Level part of the yard for a second patio off the Master (maybe make room for a hot tub!)

Living Room:
1. Take down shingles decorating the wall and repaint
2. Remove old rug and replace flooring
3. Remove old wood stove

Kitchen:
1. Update appliances.
2. Remove and update backsplash
3. New floors
4. Add some electric outlets.

Bathroom:
1. Paint cabinets

Green Carpet Room:
1. Replace green carpets
2. Un-texturize the walls
3. Remove chandelier

Front Mudroom:
1. Replace flooring
2. Replace front door
3. Replace chandelier

Emma's Room:
1. Paint
2. Build new closet

Tyler's Room:
1. Paint
2. Build a more functional closet
3. Extend space into living room (?)

Bonus Room:
1. Replace flooring
2. Build new laundry room
3. Storage shelving
4. Re-stain trim work

Side Mudroom:
1. New floors
2. Paint

Master:
1. Paint
2. Re-stain wood work
3. Install floor to ceiling library
4. Remove cubby in closet
5, Install a full closet system

Basement:
1. Organize and Clean!
2. Paint with cement paint
3. Install divider wall
4. Build a gym
5. Update/Fix tool bench area
6. Fix plumbing

There's a lot to get done but I'm hoping to keep working on slowly and making it my own as the years go on. I can't wait to share about what I accomplish!

xo, Heather


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