before actually moving in:

• ✔ extermination & preventative measures
• consolidate existing things to as few rooms as possible
• ✔ move dog crate back to 444
• ✔ set up internet (Verizon)
• ✔ move electric
• transfer economist
• transfer tea time
• transfer cooks illustrated
• re-setup dollar shave club
• change address for hello fresh (honey I have MISSED you)
• have chimney inspected & cleaned
• ✔ bathroom remodel (upstairs)
• inspect & reconnect stove to gas line

month 1

• estimate gathering for remaining *house totals*
• order firewood storage
• clear 2 rooms
  • bedroom 2
  • bedroom 3

house total

• full rat extermination - 1,900ish
  • ✔ get quote
  • ✔ enact the project
  • ongoing pest control for yard/house
• air conditioning - 3-9k
• roof replacement estimate
• driveway repair estimate
• gable vent replacement estimate
• what the ever-loving fuck are we doing with that tree?
  • trimming it. I refuse to get rid of one more tree.
• window replacement - originally quoted 15k (25k?)
• front porch inspo

finish 2nd floor bathroom

• $6000 for current projected overhaul re: tub/shower & vanity sink
  • drag mother to ikea & show her the vanity options
    • no seriously, we are not putting in Ferguson fucking vanities I have better shit to waste my money on
• rainfall shower head
• heated flooring
• bidet

convert smallest bedroom to closet

• inspo
• shoe rack under window - $300
• floor mirror
• shelf with hanging bar (left wall on entry)
  • potentially these - 2x
• day bed?
  • or floating shelves along wall
  • this gets to be the accent wall, so should probably be visually striking -- **ivy on brick** wallpaper?
  • alt - mid century modern white sofa/loveseat
• ottoman
• rug (6x9ish?)
• lingerie chest? (potentially could go in bedroom)
• white chair (potentially could go in bedroom)
• plants
  • monstera
  • pothos
  • jade
• door as to be secure-able, so cat cannot get into clothes or plants

mudroom overhaul

• look into new washer/dryer (HE appliances) - or at least have current ones inspected so I have an idea how much longer they'll last
  • add built in ladder or step stool
• redo storage inspo
• potentially get quote for converting that entire area to a second full bathroom
  • standup shower
  • bidet/japanese toilet seat
• hole in ceiling

den overhaul

• large couch - cheaper than transporting couch from arlington
• new TV so I can stop using my second monitor
• beanbag & no I will not be taking criticism on that at this time
• redo flooring
• sheetrock over paneling

redo kitchen

• consult about opening up that wall
  • could kitchen & dining room be inverted? make current kitchen a breakfast nook?
    • consult on redoing layout of entire ground floor
      • if someone says the words "modern farmhouse," fire them immediately.
• pot rack!
• rolling cart for veggies
• dehydrator
• wine fridge
• wine rack
• spice rack
  • could just be magnetic on side of fridge

living room

• clean chimney so it's useable
• security system
• wrap around couch

yard

• add deck - call Sierra's dad about it for ideas maybe?
  • could easily take window off dining room as door.
  • works even better if we invert the kitchen/dining room
  • grill area
• modify fencing for privacy
• greenhouse
• front porch overhaul (railing & brick work)
• shed! Costco?

garage

• clean out garage
  • overhead storage rack
• freezer (overflow)
• upgrade / fix garage doors
• potential conversion to 4th bedroom/studio apartment.