So, I am still not at a point that I have the time to sit down and really explain everything that we've been doing, but I'm getting closer. Today I got back later than I expected from track practice but still managed to put a light fixture into the downstairs hallway (I don't know why the previous owner had removed it without replacing it) and two more into the master bathroom (they used the fluorescent ring bulbs and were burned out). I found some inexpensive LED fixtures (they don't use bulbs) and used those to replace them. I also put up blinds over window in the master bedroom exterior door (yes, it has one) and the large window in the master bedroom. Hopefully, they will help block out the amazingly strong lamppost light that stands sentinel over our driveway so that Janelle can sleep better. I also finally added clasps to the leaf in our table so it stays together better. Finally, I figured out how to get the master bathroom toilet to flush and reset without a lot of handle jiggling.
With the other work that I've done, I've completed most of the jobs that I have supplies for. Offhand, I know that I still need to replace the outlets near our kitchen and master bathroom sinks with GFCI outlets and covers (I need at least two more for the house and probably at least one for the cabin). I need to put light bulbs in the cabin as all but two were removed. It also needs a shower rod installed. I have a couple more light fixtures that I would like to switch out due to their terrible fluorescent light (although that can probably wait). I have to replace the exhaust pipe for the garage heater as well as its snow guard (that's waiting until I'm more certain of the ground where I plan to put the ladder). I also need to build a permanent step for our corner downstairs room so that it meets egress window firecode (we have a large enough of a window, but it's just a bit too high off the ground). This doesn't count any of the painting or floor changes that Janelle wants to do. However, most importantly, I need to attach our TV to the living room wall. That will require several people. Janelle doesn't believe that she and Trevor are enough to help me based on our experience with the medicine cabinet/mirror we installed yesterday.
There is some other work that we will need some experts to do as well (such as moving a circuit box out of a closet and fixing the jacuzzi bathtub). Still, all told, things are shaping up nicely. I'm tired, but it's an accomplished sort of tired.
With the other work that I've done, I've completed most of the jobs that I have supplies for. Offhand, I know that I still need to replace the outlets near our kitchen and master bathroom sinks with GFCI outlets and covers (I need at least two more for the house and probably at least one for the cabin). I need to put light bulbs in the cabin as all but two were removed. It also needs a shower rod installed. I have a couple more light fixtures that I would like to switch out due to their terrible fluorescent light (although that can probably wait). I have to replace the exhaust pipe for the garage heater as well as its snow guard (that's waiting until I'm more certain of the ground where I plan to put the ladder). I also need to build a permanent step for our corner downstairs room so that it meets egress window firecode (we have a large enough of a window, but it's just a bit too high off the ground). This doesn't count any of the painting or floor changes that Janelle wants to do. However, most importantly, I need to attach our TV to the living room wall. That will require several people. Janelle doesn't believe that she and Trevor are enough to help me based on our experience with the medicine cabinet/mirror we installed yesterday.
There is some other work that we will need some experts to do as well (such as moving a circuit box out of a closet and fixing the jacuzzi bathtub). Still, all told, things are shaping up nicely. I'm tired, but it's an accomplished sort of tired.
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