The Coy Pond

As most of you know, we recently bought a condo. We took possession of the keys on October 2nd. The same day our daughter was born. Some people have told me we’re really brave to do that. I have corrected them and told them we were really stupid to do that. So be it, it’s done, we’re here, and we’re renovating!

There is quite a bit to do, and we think of new things we want to do on a daily basis. Unfortunately, it seems we find new things we have to do on a daily basis as well. We are going to keep track of and document the projects we want and have to do with this — THE LIST.

This list is subject to addition, subtraction, and basically any amount of editing. When our website redesign is complete (I have a design working, I just have to find time to implement it), I’ll put a permanent link to THE LIST from every page. Bolded dark red items are completed. For now, anyway.

KITCHEN
tile floor
granite counters
new sink and fixtures
new refrigerator
hook up copper water line
new dishwasher
new range
new vent hood — we already did this once, but will do it again to match new range which will be stainless
new recessed lights (to replace HIDEOUS recessed lights left by former owners)
tile backsplash
refinish or reface cabinets

LIVING ROOM
new paint on walls — in progress
new window treatment
new laminate flooring
add trim and corbels under granite counter
new ceiling fan over dining room table
front door interior: fill hole, repaint, clean paint off metal trim (left by previous owner)

HALLWAYS
replace flushmount lights
replace old thermostat with pretty programmable thermostat — in progress
new paint on walls — in progress
new paint on doors/trim

LAUNDRY CLOSET
new washer/dryer
shelving for space left by stacking w/d
fix and cover outlet behind w/d
clear out dryer vent
replace light/vent fan
replace flooring
replace doors on laundry closet

GARAGE
build a workbench
new chest freezer… for puposes of beer making
various shelving and storage solutions — in progress
make room for a car! — in progress

JARROD’S ROOM
new paint
new baseboards
fix or replace window
new window treatment

OUR ROOM
new paint
new baseboards
fix or replace window
new window treatment

GUEST BATH
MASTER BATH
–everything– (list to come eventually)

Yeah I know, we’ve done this before. But now I really am bummed that we didn’t restart earlier!! We have a LOT to blog about these days… our adorable son, our precious daughter, and a new condo!!

I need to be better about photo-documentation, so I can share details about renovations. And food. And watch out, LOTS of pictures of the kids are pretty much a given.

I hope all your Christmases were fantastic, and all your new years are fun and safe!! The Coy Pond Project is back!!