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

front yard & porch to do list | early On

• add plants to the porch | done!

• hang mezuzah | done!

• replace door bell with add smart home door bell

• replace non working motion sensor light with smart home motion sensor light

• Remove shrubs and rocks | Partially done!

• add a lemon tree | done!

• refresh plants under guest room window

• replace post & light | done!

• Chunk out porch columns | done!

• replace porch light

• Replace old hose hanger

• replace mailbox

• add new house numbers

• remove old house numbers

• Scrub down walkway

• fix broken gate

• replace drive way light

foyer

foyer to do list | early On

• replace light switch and outlet covers | done!

• replace front door

• remove non functional security system

• add smart home security system

• replace light fixture | done!

• ground outlets

front room

front room to do list | early On

• figure out what light switch controls | done!

• replace light switch and outlet covers | done!

• get chimney serviced | done!

• remove doors to view room | done!

• modernize fireplace

• figure out how to handle wood paneling on wall

• ground outlets

view room

view room to do list | early On

• replace light switch and outlet covers | Done!

• address broken fan light | done!

• address wobbly fan | done!

• get chimney serviced | done!

• paint wood paneled walls | done!

• remove mirrored wall and replace with dry wall | done!

• ground outlets

kitchen

kitchen to do list | early On

• replace light switch and outlet covers | Done!

• paint wood paneled walls

• paint cabinets and replace hardware

• remove excessive wood trim on cabinets

• replace light fixtures

• ground outlets

• get indoor grill working

kitchen to do list | long term

• remove laundry room to make dining room?

• new cabinets in larger formation

• new counters

• add an eat-in counter

• replace flooring

• switch to gas range

laundry room

laundry room to do list | early On

• buy washer and dryer | Done!

• fix broken cabinet

• figure out vacuum storage solution

• add counter above washer and dryer

hallway

hallway to do list | early On

• replace light switch and outlet covers | Done!

• replace cabinet hardware

• remove antique finish on cabinets

• modernize upper portion of cabinet

• replace light fixture

• paint doors to office, guest room, hallway bath, furnace, and coat closet

hallway to do list | long term

• replace carpet with wood flooring

hall bathroom

hallway bathroom to do list | early On

• Replace hardware on cabinets and linen closet

• repaint inside of linen closet

• get glass for medicine cabinet shelves

• get replacement piece for cup holder

guest room

guest room to do list | early On

• add door stop | done!

• Replace hardware on closet doors

• replace fan and light fixture

• paint closet doors

• add smart home window coverings

• ground outlets

• replace intercom with alexa

• replace light switch

guest room to do list | long term

• replace carpet with wood flooring

• upgrade to energy efficient windows

guest bathroom

guest bathroom to do list | early On

• replace vent cover | done!

• Replace cabinet hardware

• fix shower door

• improve upon towel hanging situation

office

office

i know this room is staged as a bedroom, but we’re using it as an office.

office to do list | early On

• add door stop | done!

• repair closet door | done!

• Replace hardware on closet doors

• replace light fixture with fan

• paint closet doors

• ground outlets

• replace intercom with alexa

• add smart home window coverings

• replace light switch

office to do list | long term

• replace carpet with wood flooring

• upgrade to energy efficient windows

master bathroom

master bathroom to do list | early On

• replace light switch and outlet covers | Done!

• replace shower head | done!

• replace pocket door hardware

• Replace curtain rod & toilet paper holder hardware

• fix broken fan

• replace light fixtures

• fix wonky cabinets

master hallway and closets

master hallway and closet to do list | early On

• replace light switch and outlet covers | Done!

• clean antique finish off of cabinets

• replace light fixtures

• ground outlets

• add smart home window coverings

master hallway and closet to do list | long term

• remove or update vanity

• replace carpet with wood flooring

• upgrade to energy efficient windows

master bedroom

master bedroom to do list | early On

• replace light switch and outlet covers | Done!

• get chimney serviced | done!

• replace chandelier | done!

• fix screen door | done!

• ground outlets | done!

• remove shutters | done!

• replace light switches | done!

• Remove rails

• clean antique finish off of cabinets

• paint walls

• paint cabinets

• add smart window treatments

master bedroom to do list | long term

• add large window on back wall

• replace carpet with wood flooring

• upgrade to energy efficient windows

• Add overhead recessed lighting

deck

deck to do list | early On

• fix lights | done!

• straighten out columns | done!

• replace intercom with alexa

deck to do list | long term

• rebuild in stages

• remove random grill pit

• add raised bed

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

bonus room

coming soon!