Updates on the hoard are (hopefully) understandably sparse during the winter months. Luckily, this is the last week of sub-zero temperatures in our area!

And, while I finish up my punch-list of what to do first once spring hits, I return home to this:

More work!

So about that list…

Yeah, you want details, eh? Well, the contents haven’t changed much since last update, though the order may have been altered somewhat.

• Cleanup
  • Remove items we wish to keep for cleanup/resale
  • Contract another dumpster for remaining trash and construction debris, load dumpster
  • Examine flooring quality for refinishing/replacement
  • Repair non-functioning interior pocket door
• Electrical
  • Confirm no electricity at meter, disconnect wiring from panel
  • Run new wiring to furnace and panel-local plug
  • Plan locations of fixtures and outlets
  • Trace and reconnect unbroken modern wiring, replace older or broken lines, install any required new lines
  • Install electrical fixtures and sockets
• Natural Gas
  • Disconnect and cap unnecessary lines to incinerator and old stove
  • Confirm reliability of existing piping to furnace and hot water heater
• Furnace
  • Select and order replacement furnace and piping
  • Clean supply and return ducting
  • Place, install, and test furnace, humidifier, and AC unit
• Water
  • Examine existing supply and drain piping, and disconnect degraded or unnecessary lines
  • Plan locations of fixtures
  • Run new piping and stub out for all fixtures
  • Replace and pipe hot water heater
• Drywall and Finishing
  • Examine wall/ceiling quality and determine walls to replace/demolish
  • Order, install, tape, and mud drywall sheeting
  • Trim and paint
  • Install flooring which was demolished for system installation, or which is too degraded to reuse
  • Sand and refinish existing hardwood
• Other Installations
  • Kitchen cabinets
  • Bath and Kitchen fixtures (sinks, tub, etc)
• Exterior
  • Remove remaining overgrowth
  • Gutter cleaning and replacement
  • Porch decking and skirting
  • Get the BEES OUT
  • Do something with the chimney
  • Window repair or replacement
  • Siding repair and repaint
  • Said fence
  • Garage door repair, garage repair or replacement

Just for starters.

And what’s more, I get to blog about all of these, sometimes multiple posts per item! Aren’t you glad you are following us along for the ride?