Comparison

It seems like we have a long way to go yet until we are finished and ready to start actually thinking about things like where to hang pictures, what color towels to buy for the bathrooms, or where to go to buy a new sofa.  (That is a long way away!)

However, compared to where we were a year ago in July...we have come a long way.  Here is the comparison of what the house looked like in July 2010 and what it looks like right now.  That was a lot of work!

We still haven't settled up with the builder, and cannot proceed on anything major until we do.  So, the only things happening currently are a little bit of D doing temporary landscaping fixes, a little more painting, putting up window blinds, and trying to finish up the master closet.

Here is a list of some of the main things that need to be finished (hopefully before fall and before the wee one comes):

• Exterior Caulking & Painting
• Front Porch/Steps/Columns/Ceiling
• Back Steps
• Landscaping and New Wall in Backyard
• All Interior Caulking/Priming/Painting (other than the 3 painted bedrooms)
• Main Stair Treads and Banister
• Kitchen Tile Backsplash & Install Hood Vent
• Doorknobs On The Many, Many Doors & Window Treatments
• A LOT of Misc. Carpentry (Closets, Fireplace Mantel, Other Fixes Throughout)
• Clean-Up and Finish Portion of Basement

Other Rooms Getting Close to Finished:

j's room is almost finished, other than doorknobs, curtains and letting her hang things on the walls.
Having blinds, rather than blankets, on the windows, is a big step!

 

Master closet is about 1/3 of the way done.  It is kind of a pain to put together (much more work than the kitchen!), so it is taking a while.

Kitchen is done, except for the tile backsplash (where all the purple is) & the hood vent that needs to go up after the tile is done. 

D started painting the dining room, so that should be done soon.  It is a little more green than we had hoped for.  So, who knows if that color stays there or not.  Why does paint always turn out a different color than you think it will?!

Baby #3's room is no where near ready, other than it has been painted for a while.  However, my most favorite light in the whole house is in this room.

The winner of the first, and only, completely finished room in the house (other than doorknobs and wall decor/bedding etc.) is...

...d's room.

The TV is a temporary solution, and his room has become a temporary hangout.  Promise. 
This could be trouble long term!