Wow, I can’t believe 2009 is almost over. It was a very busy year for us. We accomplished far more this year than we did last year. If you remember our goals for this year were:
- Install seamless gutters with Gutter Glove Done
- Dig in underground drains for the downspouts Done
- Paint and prime the entire house, this includes the ceilings because we have water stains in almost every room Halfway there
- Do some basic landscaping, define flower beds and start planting Done
- Make a master landscaping plan for the future, from my last calculations we have nearly 20 flower beds/planting areas around the property I have some basic plans
- Create a yard for our dog Sophie?, clear out brush and install temporary fencing, we have to wait for spring to see if this is even possible there or if the ground is too marshy Done
- Cut the second garage door back in Done
- Install two new garage doors and openers Done
- Figure out how to fix the draining issues in the garage Not done and a big problem right now
- Install a new propane tank Change of plans
- Remove the old oil tank Done
- Install a new top of the line furnace and condensing unit We went geothermal instead but done
- Change the ductwork in the house to be multi-zone Not possible with a single heat pump
- Install and program new thermostats Done
- Start building the walk-in gun safe To do in early 2010
- Interview architects we may want to work with May be bypassing this step…
On the whole I think we did a good job! We stuck to our plan for the most part but did decide to go with a geothermal heat pump instead of a traditional split system. Either way the HVAC system was replaced. Plus I think that is a big upgrade. Compared to 2008 we didn’t deviate much from the plan.
Now onto next year. Our goals for 2010 are:
- Replace the water softener
- Replace kitchen faucet
- Seed lawn where the geothermal system was installed and the new dog yard
- Landscaping, focus on front & fence flower beds
- Replace garage window & re-drywall the wall
- Install shelving in the garage
- Build the walk-in gun safe
- Paint the living room, dining room, and kitchen
- Get the basement bathroom working and replace the shower surround
- Fix the garage floor drainage issues
- Refinish the dining room table & chairs, make new table leaves
- Reupholster chairs
- Determine final house design for the major renovations in 2011, draw house in CAD & sketchup
- Save up for big 2011 remodel (new bathrooms here we come!)
What are your 2010 plans?
Great job this year! I’ve enjoyed following your progress. I wish you both the best in 2010!