house tour

in 2019 victor and i bought our first home. built in the 50s she is a beautiful mid century ranch in the east bay. here is a full tour of her and a list of the projects I would like to do in each room.

love,

aunt maggie

front yard & porch

progress thus far

• Chunk out porch columns

• replace lamp post & light with little free library

• replace porch light

• new mailbox & house numbers

foyer

progress thus far

• replace light switch and outlet covers

• replace light fixture

• new hardwood floors

front room

progress thus far

• replace light switch and outlet covers

• got chimney serviced

• remove doors to view room

• paint inside of fireplace

• new hardwood floors

view room

progress thus far

• replace light switch and outlet covers

• address broken & wobbly fan light

• paint wood paneled walls

• remove mirrored wall and replaced with dry wall

• new hardwood floors

• replaced broken wood burning stove with gas fireplace

kitchen

progress thus far

• replace light switch and outlet covers

• paint wood paneled walls

• paint cabinets and replace hardware

• replace light fixtures

• replaced vinyl with hardwood

laundry room

progress thus far

• buy washer and dryer

• fix broken cabinet

• add counter above washer and dryer

• replace vinyl with hardwood

hallway

progress thus far

• replace light switch and outlet covers

• removed built in book case

• replaced carpet with hardwood

• fixed wall and added new bookcases

hall bathroom

progress thus far

• Replace hardware on cabinets and linen closet

• repaint inside of linen closet

guest room/office

progress thus far

• add door stop

• Replace hardware on closet doors

• replace fan and light fixture

• replaced carpet with hardwood

guest bathroom

guest bathroom to do list | early On

• replace vent cover | done!

• Replace cabinet hardware

• fix shower door

• improve upon towel hanging situation

jude’s room

• add door stop

• remove closet doors

• paint

• replace carpet with hardwood

master bathroom

progress thus far

• replace light switch and outlet covers

• replace shower head

• Replaced curtain rod & toilet paper holder hardware

• fix broken fan

• replace light fixtures

• new mirror

master hallway and closets

• replace light switch and outlet covers

• repaint cabinets

• remove vanity

• replace carpet with hardwood

master bedroom

progress thus far

• replace light switch and outlet covers

• get chimney serviced

• replace chandelier

• fix screen door

• ground outlets | done!

• remove shutters

• Remove rails by stairs

• paint cabinets

• replace wood burning fireplace with gas

deck

progress thus far

back yard

back yard to do list | early On

• remove various plants growing along side fences along fence

• remove ivy under deck and find suitable replacement for preventing erosion

• trim up or remove tree

• add steps to get to back yard from side

• power wash retaining wall

• replace fencing, both along back and in shared fence with neighbors

• add railing on retaining wall and second staircase

• get composting situation

• remove random stones