Here is a glimpse of the new house and a "laundry list" of our accomplishments! The Van Horssen's don't horse around!! ;)
- Painted all exterior trim of house
- Wired new outdoor lighting
- Removed all front landscape and replanted from scratch!
- Transplanted many plants and dug up all the edging that had gone underground
- Weeded!! (My weed pile is taller than me!!)
- Demo'd washer/dryer enclosure
- Painted laundry room and master bath
- Assembled and installed utility sink
- BRAND new countertops in the kitchen (Thanks Dad!!!)
- All new appliances
- Sanded and finished (poly'd or painted) all window trim and baseboards
- Installed drawer glides (why there weren't any we have no idea)
- Poly'd all hardwood floors throughout
- Removed and painted all interior doors
- All new hardware (doorknobs, hinges, and even sconces) inside house
- Removed weird kitchen shelving and repaired wood floor
- Vacuumed entire basement (2000 sq ft) btw each rafter/stud (full of cobwebs and spiders-GROSS!)
- Insulated entire basement
- Built shelves for basement storage room
- Dug out egress windows-too much gravel! (Thanks brother Kevin)
- Hung all new curtains and rods
The List goes on....Not to mention the intense cleaning that had to take place! I know I am anal with cleaning, but it was disgusting!!
Here are a few pics to give you a sneak peak!
We love our new home and continue to pick at our project list. We are starting to slow down... a little! ;)
Kitchen, before & after
The Landscape Before (but after much weeding!)
Labor Day trip to the nursery with the Acadia
Landscape w/mulch all done!
Next year we can work on greener grass! ;)
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