This is a post full of ?before? shots. Some may even gross you out. But it is my reality. And my to-do list. And just think of how awesome the ?after? shots will be :)
Oh man. I have so many projects that need to be done. They are not even ?wants?. They seriously NEED to be done. We have mildew growing behind the tiles in our only working bathroom. Who ever tiled it before we moved in did not do a good job grouting and water has gotten behind there. They are bulging and I am afraid to tear it down for fear of what we will find. The sad thing is, since it is our only finished bathroom, we have to finish the basement bathroom first so we have a bathroom we can use while the upstairs tub/shower gets fixed. Uggg. Can you say expensive? And the tub is 70+ years old!!! All the outer shiny layer has long worn off and no matter how much I scrub it, it NEVER looks clean.
Before we can do the downstairs bathroom we have to address a pipe issue in the basement. We have a hole at the top bend of our sewer line. I have a rag stuffed in there for now so the horrible smell is contained. We need to have that and some other plumbing replaced.
Project #1 Have a plumber help us get the pipes replaced and fixed. I love to DIY but I also know when to call in a professional :)
Project #2 Build a wall and doorway to the bathroom, tile, and install new toilet. Then DECORATE the basement bath!
Project#3 tear out tile in shower. Rip out 70+ year old nasty tub, replace with new tub (*wishlist= acrylic claw footed tub), re-tile shower, install new tub
Project #4 Build a clubhouse for the boys. We have promised them one for a long time but the times my hubby has been laid off has always been spring or summer. It WILL happen this year!!!
If we get to this point in the list it will be a miracle. Those are not cheap projects!!! BUT just in case we win the lottery or a long lost Uncle kicks the bucket and leaves us loads of cash??..
Project #5 Tile the laundry room, fur out the walls, add wall treatment and trim, DECORATE
Project #6 Finish the ?play room? slash ?future master suite? which includes adding insulation, a ceiling, some electrical, furring the walls in places, boxing in duct work, adding two windows, and carpet. This one will be quite the challenge but will add so much livable square footage to our tiny home.
Project#7 Finish the fence in the backyard. My husband got laid off after we got one side done. Now that he has a job again I would love to be able to finish the other side and get them both stained so they match.
There are LOADS more things I would like to get done but it all comes down to money.? I will be super lucky to get even a portion of this list done. Maybe if we can get these things done 2014 can be the ?year of the attic?.
What are your home goals for 2013? I would love to hear!
Source: http://www.notjustahousewife.net/2013/02/2013-home-goals-warning-this-is-not-pretty.html
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