Saturday, January 8, 2011
We're still on a momentary renovation freeze, due to a combination of funds, weather, and pure laziness, but we do have some big plans for the upcoming year. Here's a picture list of some of the changes I'd like to see by the end of 2011.
Some of the key renovations are quite dull, but very necessary. We're in dire need of a patched (but preferably new) roof. We cross our fingers every time it rains heavily that we won't see a new leak.
Remember the backyard?
We spent a few days clearing it out this past summer, but there's still quite a bit that needs to be done. We tried to patch things with seed this fall, but then we had a premature snow and I'm sure it was a wasted effort. Come spring, I'd like to see some sod, a patio of some sort, veggie gardens and (most importantly) a puppy.
The kitchen is the other room that still glares at us, begging for help.
(Sorry about the move-in day pictures)
We go back and forth over the amount of money and work we want to put into it, but lately I've been thinking we can do a sort of half remodel and make it pretty fantastic. Though the layout is icky (due in part to those low, oddly placed windows), I think we can help things out quite a bit by replacing the counter tops and cabinet pulls, painting and adding an island of some sort. I hope this is one of the first projects we can tackle over the next few months.
At this point, we're enjoying a cozy winter in our drafty-floored house, anxious for renovations to come.
Oh, and Vincent kitty loves what we've done so far.
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4 comments:
Can't wait to see your backyard transformation. Warning: new landscaping and puppies are not a good mix!!!!
I can't wait to see those kitchen ideas come together.
Lauren from www.charlesandhudson.com
Same here.. Don't forget to update your blog next month for your plans regarding this one
You have an award at my site.
Have a great weekend!
Vonda
http://newlywedsandtheoldhouse.blogspot.com/
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