our first home
katie and i closed on our first home on april 29, 2024. there are few things like walking into the house for the first time after it’s officially yours. i hope to keep track of projects and things we are working on
diy
touch ups
little things that require no real tools except a screwdriver [] wallplates [] door knobs [] pulls/knobs
bathroom
- first floor
- [] new vanity & vanity lights
- [] new mirror
- [] clean OR paint floor tiles?
paint
[] shoe molding [] kickboards [] upstairs office (eventually)
molding
[] everywhere 🥲 [] doors
contracted work
floors
status: materials arrived, build in progress
- deposit paid
- start date: 10 May 2024
- estimated finish date: 17 May 2024
- price: $$$$ lol sigh
paint
status: in progress
- katie did a ton to plan the paint job in the entire house. we spent a few days going over color palettes, inspirations and mood boards.
- mix of neutrals, a sage in the nursery, some color in the living room, dining room, and kitchen, but desaturated. And a deeper tone for the extension 🤩
- start date: 06 May 2024
- estimated finish date: 09 May 2024
lighting
status: vetting contractors
- new lighting in the kitchen
- quotes for light fixtures/canned light in the living room(?)
distant future projects
- unfinished basement
- built-in cabinets in the living room
- door to garage(?)
wishlist 😍
landscaping
- lawn mower
- trimmer
- leaf blower
tools & home improvement
- grinder
- orbital sander
- jigsaw
- speed square ruler
- husky tool chest
- router
- pressure washer
car
other
- piano :D