M.I.A.

Yes, I have been “Missing in Action,” and feeling a little guilty about it.  On the other hand, I have had so much on my plate that it has been a little bit of a relief to set a few things aside, but I think I’m back on track.  I have been so deep into the daily  To Do’s, that I’m going to make a list of all that I’ve accomplished in the past 2 weeks, and also what still needs to be done.  By the way, it’s all about the house these days.  I have made a deadline for myself, and I’m determined to keep it.  I hope to have this house on the market by the 20th of March.

What I’ve Been Doing

• All food storage buckets and cans (about 2800 lbs. worth) have been moved to my parents’ home.
• All food storage in jars (jams and preserves) have been moved to Jessica’s.
• I rented a storage unit.
• I found free pallets at a local landscaping place and rescued them from the mud and rain and took them to our storage unit.
• I have packed up anything in the house that we can do without for the next few months, including all of the kids’ toys.
• 8 trips to Goodwill.
• Our freezer in our dining room has been emptied and we’re using our small freezer (this meant some baking and cooking had to be done to use up items).
• 5 trips to storage (including a trailer full of boxes and a few large pieces of furniture and our freezer – thanks, Dad.
• Caleb’s room has been caulked, repaired and painted.
• An IKEA trip, which helped tremendously with staging.
• Lots of assembling of items after the IKEA trip.
• The stair handrail has been reinforced, which also involved some help from a local carpet installer.
• The loft has been caulked and painted.
• The kitchen cupboards have been repaired.
• The girls’ bedroom has been caulked, repaired, and painted.
• All electrical outlets and switches have been replaced.
• We have a new deck (this is the most exciting).
• The yard has been cleaned up which involved a trip to The Dump.
• A new stainless steel dishwasher has been ordered.
• Made appointments with realtors.
• Researched the market and selling strategies.

What Still Needs to Be Done

• Make valences for girls’ room.
• Stain the deck.
• New bark for the yard.
• Plant some new things in the yard and get rid of the dead things.
• Repair the white picket fence.
• Define a pathway to the backyard and deck.
• Straighten up the shed.
• Install the dishwasher.
• Finish the trim in the kitchen, as well as caulk and paint it.
• Paint the quarter round trip in the kitchen on the ceiling.
• Touch-up paint in the Dining Room, Kitchen, and Living Room.
• Finish caulking trim and crown molding in the Living Room.
• Touch-up paint on the front door.
• Power-wash sidewalks and steps.
• Wash exterior and interior windows.
• Clean entire house.
• Photographs by Carson.
• Website by Mike.
• Decide whether to list with an agent or go it on our own.
  
  
  

Comments

[Mal]

Sheesh. I'm really tired reading all of this. You must have super powers.

[Jenn]

I hope you get a million dollars for your house.

[LeAnn]

Wow! I hope you have some good help with all of that!!

[Mal]

I read my comment again and I wasn't tired OF reading that. I was tired AFTER reading that. Sorry! I'm not tired of you :)

[Taeya]

You should also put a book around the front door of pictures before and after so all can enjoy it.

[Kirsten]

Seriously Cassi, you wear me out! Way to go with all of your hard work.

[Jeanne Stricklin]

Sounds like you have been a busy lady! I bet your home looks amazing! Can't wait to see pictures.
What are your plans when your home sells?