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How about a thread sharing what renovation work

Mominohio — Sun, 08 Apr 2018 02:11:46 GMT

we are in the process of or planning for.

So as not to hijack the purging thread, I thought people might like to share here, when they plan or complete some updating, renovating type work.

Can be painting, flooring, building, new bath or kitchen, new paper, roof, windows etc.

I've been at it for over a month, tearing my mom's house down for new flooring (carpet and laminate) and putting it back together.

Today, to continued to update her refreshed space a little more, I installed new knobs on the kitchen cabinets, and new switch plates and electrical outlet covers in a few rooms.

Then I came home and began painting the interior doors we had installed a couple of years ago. They were just primered in white, and I've put off getting them painted for way too long. There are 9 of them to do. Got one done this afternoon, and will pick up and start again tomorrow.

So anyone that wants to post their renovation projects, big or small, we can share them here!

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Oznell — Sun, 08 Apr 2018 02:30:30 GMT

Great idea, @Mominohio. This is a thread I'll enjoy following, even if we're not renovating.

Of course we have a wish list. We'd love to install a stone patio. We have the tiniest of powder rooms on the first floor. As in many old houses, it was just wedged in, wherever they thought they could squeeze out a space. So we'd love to have a full bath on the first floor, with tub and shower, etc.

Continuing to dream on, I'd love to have our big, walk-up attic converted to living space, maybe a studio with sky lights, etc.

We did do a partial remodel of the kitchen most recently-- new counters, painted wood cabinets, painted walls, new backsplash, new frig, etc. That was welcome, but boy, so disruptive. Worth it though. I was hoping for an un-showy, vaguely retro Forties beach house kitchen vibe, and it sort of approximates that!

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GCR18 — Sun, 08 Apr 2018 02:30:51 GMT

Last year I purchased new outdoor lights, but haven't had them installed. Once the weather warms up, I need to get that project done. Looking at late May. I want to paint a bathroom, but I'm not ready to commit to that project. LOL

Going to visit my mother in two weeks. Have a number of projects there. Last visit, I painted the kitchen cabinets. I need to finish the cabinet above the fridge and any touchups. Also need to paint the kitchen. Need to buy and hang a new backdoor. Hoping to have the deck powerwashed before I get there, so I can stain it. Those are the top projects.

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Fiero Woman — Sun, 08 Apr 2018 02:42:16 GMT

Renovation is interesting. I am a widow and do my own work on pretty much everything. As long as it doesn't get technical.

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twinny70 — Sun, 08 Apr 2018 02:42:46 GMT

I am in the process of remodeling my bathroom. A new higher toilet, new sink, cabinet and medicine cabinet are on order as is a new vinyl floor. I am keeping my bath tub surround because it is perfect for my transport shower chair. I bought a new 5'5" step ladder today. I will be painting when everything comes & our contractor takes off all of the baseboards & removes the sink, cabinet & medicine cabinet & all of the towel bars. I don't want anything in the way.

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OKPrincess — Sun, 08 Apr 2018 03:08:52 GMT

We finished painting our kitchen and painting the cabinets and spray painting the hardware. My wishlist is new countertop, back splash and new appliances.

We painted the living room, den, and hallway. Replaced inside doors and trim. We like to pay as we go otherwise I’d do it all at one time. Need to paint the four bedrooms. We have enough projects for the rest of my life.

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Newgate — Sun, 08 Apr 2018 03:25:22 GMT

This came just a little late for us! Over the past few years we have done a new kitchen, new carpeting, new wood floors and l new bathroom! In 2011 we had the outside of our house painted and in 2016 we had the whole inside of the house painted and crown molding installed.

This last October we had our outside completely re-landscaped. Oh and in 2010 we had our roof repapered with the same tiles replaced! So, not whole lot left to do but you never know. We love keeping up our home. It's expensive but so worth it!

I look forward to this thread. Great idea!

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homedecor1 — Sun, 08 Apr 2018 04:25:16 GMT

@Mominohio

nice topic!

Since we bought this house early 2014 (which was in great condition) it's needed updates:

2014 - replaced all carpeting

2015 - Kitchen remodel: the hinges started "breaking" on the original "particle" board faux formica cabinets (track housing at its best😉): so spouse said call a cabinet place to fix them. Well, I

sure did --had complete new Innovations self closing cabinets installed...which led to kitchen redesign & granite countertops!

Installed all new plumbing lines which were up to code & shutoff valves .

I took before/after pics but can't find them🙄

2016 - new roof & new a/c unit

2017 - replaced all single pane windows with tilt-style triple pane

replaced sliding doors in DR and kitchen

new screens on our lanai area & doors

This year so far:

Had all track lighting removed, outlets, and new switches put in.

Next, flooring in kitchen/den and utility, hallways replaced

Had entire house painted, new plantation shutters installed & wood blinds. That led to updating furniture in den😊 (of course, spouse got his 75" Sony Bravia he'd been drooling over for a year🙄).

Had garage painted inc. ceiling. And last but not least, we are having the garage flooring done. It was stained & unpainted concrete. This company doing it came in and sealed, put epoxy paint, then "sprinkled" with cool colored chips -- it's in drying/curing stage. Next week they will put the final poly coats on & after completely dry (hope it's quick!). We are having garage cabinet system put in & new garage opener.

Everything looks fresh & clean! I was very pleased with all the contractors well worth the price.

The guest bathroom is just getting a updated facelift. New vanity with quartz top, fixtures both lighting and sink, new tile flooring & updated paint.

Master bath - total gut job. Everything being replaced & redesigned doing next year.

Final house project this year installing new 6 panel raised interior doors. Right now they are "track housing hollow flat doors).

Right now, I'm patiently to do the 💃💃💃💃💃when everything is back in its place & I can enjoy it!!! This project started 1/29 and almost to finish line.....

Next step, I'm selling bedroom furniture because to large for guest room, inc. california king bed. I'm going to inquire about putting murphy bed wall system in the room OR queen mattress and small bedside tables & 1 small dresser.

Then on my true wish list if he ever agrees I want pavers in driveway. He doesn't like them i love them🤔 And a new front door with decorative glass insert -- he says too expensive but he'll change his mind after I pick it out & have installed.

I enjoy seeing & hearing what changes, renovations etc. people to do their homes. How I wish I was knowledgeable to do home construction.

When done & I recover from the $$$ well spent I'm booking a 7-day cruise just to rejuvenate. Just me to relax, beach days, good food & meet people for 7 great days. Thinking of going again on Allure of Seas in October😊🌴☀️⚓️🛳🏝🏖🏄‍♀️🏊‍♀️🏸🎣

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Azcowgirl — Sun, 08 Apr 2018 07:59:11 GMT

Having the second garage turned into a bonus room, also having a pool house/ storage building built. It’s turning out so cute, I may call it my “ she shed” 😊

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ID2 — Sun, 08 Apr 2018 09:35:52 GMT

My house is only 3 years old, no renovating here yet.

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StylishLady — Sun, 08 Apr 2018 11:22:04 GMT

DH and I did the "This Olde House" thing on our 2 story wood frame home back north. Gutted rooms, insulation, new walls, ceilings, floors. Ceramic tile floor in kitchen. When we sold it after moving to Florida, the real estate agent listed it as a Dream House. Down here we only needed a few cosmetic changes indoors. I've done a lot outside in my gardens and yards. It used to be called Sweat Equity.

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Mominohio — Sun, 08 Apr 2018 12:37:33 GMT

@OKPrincess wrote:
We finished painting our kitchen and painting the cabinets and spray painting the hardware. My wishlist is new countertop, back splash and new appliances.
We painted the living room, den, and hallway. Replaced inside doors and trim. We like to pay as we go otherwise I’d do it all at one time. Need to paint the four bedrooms. We have enough projects for the rest of my life.

@OKPrincess

Amen! Probably two lifetimes here!

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queendiva — Sun, 08 Apr 2018 12:40:24 GMT

Good topic for this time of year!

I have arranged for a handyman to come in either this week or next to address my growing To Do list. Something to repair or replace in just about every room. Should take a day or two. When that's done, I will have someone else come in to help declutter the garage and basement. That should take a few hours. When that's done I may list the house for sale and downsize for a second time, this time to a state that's not so expensive for someone on a fixed income.

I see a couple of people in my neighborhood have had mulch delivered, thinking it would be spring by now. Nope, not yet. Next weekend is forecast to finally see 60 degrees. We will all be outdoors cleaning up all the debris that winter left in it's wake this year.

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Mary Bailey — Sun, 08 Apr 2018 13:00:57 GMT

We are getting new carpet in master bedroom suite & family room. It's a multicolored tan/brown/grey.

I'm getting the master bedroom & bath painted. It will be the same colors, lavender & purple, but I'm changing the ceiling and top of trayed ceiling to an icy white instead of lavender. The master bath will be lavender and icy white.

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PamfromCT — Sun, 08 Apr 2018 14:00:54 GMT

As two oldsters thinking of our future, we finally had our kitchen and laundry room remodeled and are now in the process of our first floor half bath and one full bath upstairs beginning. The bath off our MBR will be the last. After that, fourth BR upstairs will finish our second floor.

We need to paint ceilings and rooms in hallway, LR, DR, and FR, as well as three-season room. Deck needs some rework.

The biggest challenge will be cleaning out so much stuff accumulated in over 40 years in this house. Collectors, savers, etc. Big attic, cellar, three-car garage, etc. You get the picture. KIds have taken some things, but their houses are full. But my DD's childhood white furniture is being used by my DS's little daughter. My DIL fixed it up so very well! We have given away stuff, thrown away junk, and donated to charities. So much more to go.

Why did we wait so long to do this? Well, time, energy, and money. College for the kids, then helping them get their feet on the ground. We both worked long hours on our jobs, and I retired first, hoping to start tackling some stuff. LIterally a few weeks after I retired, my dear mom started getting sick. The next couple years were spent devoted to my mom until she passed. Then it was one thing after another, with my health issues, not so serious but limiting. Our kids live in the area, but lead extremely busy work and family lives.

I try to look for the good. Everything we have done and plan is very current. No one here wants a "fixer-upper."

Wishing everyone the best in your home improvement plans!

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151949 — Sun, 08 Apr 2018 14:14:19 GMT

We are in a fairly new home so anything we do is just to improve things or make something more our taste.

On that subject - how do you all feel about Corian countertops? We are thinking of replacing the formica ones we have with corian. Don't want to pay for granite as our kitchen is 12 x20 and has counters all the way around - the cost for granite would be much too high.

Also - what material do you all have in your bathroom counters? Ours are also formica.

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Mom2Dogs — Sun, 08 Apr 2018 14:22:16 GMT

My sister had corian in herbathroom, it was very nice...I prefer quartz....but we did a nice upgraded laminate when we made improvements in our kitchen...the house did not warrant the quartz that I really wanted.

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CelticCrafter — Sun, 08 Apr 2018 14:31:05 GMT

We are in the process of finishing the last room in the house to be painted.

We didn't change wall colors but what I did was paint all the wall frames white to unify them, got rid of all the mismatched table top photo frames and bought all new, matching color and style, switched out all the dark nick-nacks to lighter ones, got rid of some of them and moved some to other places. Pared down stuff on flat surfaces.

New pillows and throws for the living room.

Once all the painting is done, we will be replacing the bedroom carpeting and the kitchen countertop.

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VaBelle35 — Sun, 08 Apr 2018 14:36:47 GMT

Great thread.

I have too many to list!

I have a 1600 sq ft townhouse, 3 levels, with a partially finished basement. I am in the middle of a row of 6.

I am past the DIY stage in my life. Repainting my living room a few years ago just about broke me and I think I made my living room ceiling worse than it was (I was patching after ceiling fans were installed and I didn't do a good job).

I purchased new in 1993 and have only replaced the carpet on 2 levels with hard wood floors and painted periodically.

I was thinking of refreshing my bathrooms and had someone out to give me a quote, but for $2500 each, I might as well spend ~$5000 and just completely remodel it to update the tub/shower, tile and vaniety.

Getting started is hard as I hate the mess.

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VaBelle35 — Sun, 08 Apr 2018 14:39:17 GMT

@Mom2Dogs wrote:
My sister had corian in herbathroom, it was very nice...I prefer quartz....but we did a nice upgraded laminate when we made improvements in our kitchen...the house did not warrant the quartz that I really wanted.

I'm in the same boat. My house does not have high end anything, so it would look out of place to have something expensive like that at this time.