Our To-Do List


We already think our mid-century Austin home is pretty close to perfect. But when we bought it the inspector had some suggestions. We're working our way through that entire list, plus a few other things we'd like to see done.

Living Room
 Put in surround sound speakers
New light fixture
New doorway light
Weather seal cord outlets

Kitchen (remodel)
 Remove wall
Put in breakfast bar
New cabinets
New counters
New ceiling lights
New floor
Replace back splash with tile
Add conduit to disposer wiring
Add anti-tip device to stove
Make all outlets GFCI
Fix microwave wiring
Fix water shut off valve

Breakfast Nook (remodel)
 Replace pendant light
Fix light
New floor

Dining Room (remodel)
 New ceiling light
Put second ceiling light back in

Hallway
New light
New light switches
Switch light switch locations
New door knobs

Put in ceiling fan

Guest Bedroom
Add smoke detector
Fix window
Put fixture over closet light
Paint closet
Remove glow stars
Remove / replace tile

Front Yard
Redo / add edging and stone
Redo walkway to hose
Redo edging by walkway
Replace wood planters
Lower sprinkler profile

Back Yard
Remove fence around hot tub
Remove hot tub
Remove ground lights
Remove stones
Kill nandina and vines
Remove tree stump
Put in sprinkler system
Put in new grass

Carport
Make a livable space
Add ceiling fan
Paint doors

Exterior
Fix main water shut off
Fix water pressure
Fix leaky plumbing
Insulate plumbing
Fix electrical box
Add grounding rod
Fix wiring
Label breakers
Add conduit to outside wire
Cover all junction boxes
Fix water heater closet
Fix water heater drain line
Put water heater blanket around water heater
Protective sheeting near exhaust flue
Add safety pan to water heater
Add sediment trap to water heater
Add sediment trap to furnace
New fence
New driveway gate
Paint ceiling
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