To Do

Well, it’s not a formal project plan, but here are the numerous things that we need to do for our remodel/renovation. They are somewhat in order, but not necessarily. I’ll add things here as we decide to add more. It always happens!

1. Architectural Plans
2. Detailed site survey
3. Meet with neighbors to make sure we’re not going to piss them off.
4. Select contractor
5. Collect bids
6. Collect straggling bids for the items that are still unknown And I don’t want any more bids. Out of money, ya know!
7. Structural Engineer Design
8. Sign Letter of Authorization with Contractor
9. Get Financing (which required its own set of steps)
10. Submit plans for building permit/zoning review
11. Trees Removed & Milled
12. Move out of house into temporary apartment
13. Demo the house (Just parts that are being replaced)
14. Asbestos Testing – All Clear!
15. Demo the backyard, side covered patio, fence & retaining walls, concret
16. Remove storm windows – In Progress
17. Rolloff delivered
18. Strip & sand beams throughout house – In Progress
19. Strip mahogany trim – In Progress
20. Get temporary power
21. Demo closets (being reconfigured)
22. Lead Paint Testing
23. Remove interior doors
24. Strip Interior Concrete Block – In Progress – My never ending hell
    
25. Strip Exterior Concrete Block – In Progress – Fun with power washer
    
26. Excavate site
27. Replace sewer pipe
28. New connection from sewer pipe to plumbing
    
29. Rough grading
30. Finish selecting fixtures & finishes (sink, faucet, etc.)
31. Geotech soil samples
32. Surveyors stake footers
33. Footers (form & pour)
34. Install Hielical Piers
35. Independent Structural Letter
36. Order Nanwall – big west facing window wall
    
37. Order rest of windows
38. Foundation
39. Backfill foundation
40. Fence Installation
41. Build new gate
    
42. Waterproofing/Drainage
43. Backfill/Fine Grading /Compaction Testing
44. Remove oak floors from existing living room/dining room (flooring to be relocated)
45. Framing
46. Concrete Block
47. Roof Tear Off
48. Redeck roof/ceiling
49. Prewiring – CAT6/Coax
50. Roofing
51. Electric – In Progress – Rough-in Complete
52. Plumbing – In Progress – Rough-complete
53. HVAC system – In Progress - Rough-in complete
54. Stain Ceiling T&G and Beams – In Progress
55. Fascia & Downspouts
56. Install Exterior Siding
57. Install Windows
58. Replace glass for historical windows
59. Hang drywall / wood walls
60. Interior Trim Work
61. Install Cork Flooring
62. Remove 1 million twisted nails from existing oak flooring
63. Refinish oak flooring in existing house
64. Install phone/cable outlets & punch-downs
65. Reconnect Permanent Electric Service
66. Reconnect Phone Service
67. Reconnect Cable Service
68. Build cabinets – In progress
69. Install cabinets
70. Install appliances
71. Install countertops
72. Repair existing masonry
73. Repair/clean interior brick stairway
74. Repair/Clean-up damage from glue flying off of roof in wind storm into driveway, concrete block wall, new concrete block planter and garage door. Big Mess!
75. Build new stairway rails
76. Stain mahogany trim, wall panels, kitchen cabinets, bathroom cabinets
77. Enclose 3rd bedroom & build out closets
78. Install new toilets
79. Gut old bathroom cabinets
80. Install bathroom sink/cabinets/fixtures
81. Install Lighting
82. Interior Painting
83. Exterior Painting
84. Hang Doors
85. Exterior flatwork (patios, driveway) – Yea, that’s not gonna happen this year!
86. Replace wood on garage door.
87. Build out master closet shelving
88. Design study built-in’s. (May Will defer to later)