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Completed Home Improvements




Exterior

  • Removed 8 overgrown trees close to the sides of house (2006)

  • Replaced exterior light fixture in back of house (2006)

  • Pressure washed front steps and foundation (2006)

  • Spackled foundation (2006)

  • Painted foundation with masonry paint, painted entire house exterior (2006)

  • Painted front gutter (2006)

  • Painted iron railing at front steps and garage doors (2006)

  • Fixed crack on front steps (2006)

  • Repaired cracks on driveway with cement, had driveway sealed (2007)

  • Added electrical power source to front yard (2007)

  • New roof (2008)


    Garage

  • Painted left & right walls and shelving (2006)

  • Had faucet/hose attachment repaired. (2006)


    Downstairs Hallway/Bathroom

  • Installed new flooring (2007)

  • Replacement toilet, shower faucet/head, and sink faucet for downstairs bathroom - all installed. Plumbling repaired. (2006)

  • Installed new light fixture (2007)

  • Painted hallway (2007)

  • Painted bathroom walls and trim (2006)


    Family Room

  • Added halogen track system (2007)

  • Painted door and trim white (2007)

  • Built "clubhouse" in storage area under stairs (2007)

  • Removed wallpaper and paneling, spackled walls, and painted room (2008)

  • Painted a chalkboard wall for kids (2008)


    Laundry Room

  • Added halogen track system (2007)

  • Painted door and wall (2007)

  • Painted cement floor (2007)


    Entryway

  • Painted area (2007)


    Living Room

  • Painted room (2006)

  • Added halogen track system (2007)

  • Installed roman shades (2008)


    Dining Room

  • Installed chandelier and medallion (2006)

  • Painted lower half of room (2006)


    Kitchen

  • Purchased/Installed new kitchen cabinet hardware (2006)

  • Painted room, decorated, updated switch/outlet covers (2006)

  • Replaced appliances: Stainless steel refrigerator, range (ceramic top), and range hood (2006)

  • Repaired Garbage Disposal (2006)

  • Repaired crack in ceiling, painted (2006)

  • Installed pendant lighting (2007)


    Upstairs Hallway

  • Painted hallway (2006)

  • Re-covered shelves in linen closet (2006)

  • Painted doors and trim white (2007)


    Kid's Bathroom

  • Painted room (2006)

  • Installed new flooring (2007)

  • Replaced vanity top (2007)

  • Painted shower tiles (2007)

  • Replaced light fixture (2007)


    Will's Room

  • Painted and installed new closet doors (2006)

  • Painted room and created accent wall (2007, 2008)


    Molly & Mia's Room

  • Painted room (2006)

  • Re-painted room with accent wall (2007)

  • Painted closet doors (2006)

  • Painted door and trim white (2006)

  • Refinished hardwood floors (2008)


    Master Bedroom

  • Painted room (2006, 2008)

  • Removed old carpeting (2006)

  • Painted and installed new closet doors (2006)

  • Wired cable television into room (2006)

  • Painted doors and trim white (2006)

  • Refinished hardwood floors (2007)

  • Installed cellular shades (2008)

  • Installed chandelier and medallion (2008)

  • Installed new wall dimmer switch for chandelier (2008)

  • Removed ironing center and built custom built-in shelving (2008)


    Master Bathroom

  • Painted room (2007)

  • Replaced toilet (2006)

  • Installed new flooring (2007)

  • Replaced vanity (upgraded to 36-inch), new faucet (2007)

  • Painted medicine cabinet (2007)

  • Painted shower tiles (2006)

  • Replaced light fixture, towel rod, toilet paper holder (2007)

  • Painted doors, trim, and window frame white (2006)

  • Painted ceiling (2007)

  • Had shower re-tiled, added shower door, some plumbing replaced (2008)


    Attic

  • Built plywood floor, creating storage space (2006)

  • Added junction box (2008)


    Throughout

  • Replaced light switch plates in various rooms

  • Added security system and service (2007)