{renovate} THE LIST. 2013.

Friends!  I can't even believe I'm going to post this list ... but in the interest of complete transparency, I thought we'd take a look at the list I made last year at this time about all the projects we were going to accomplish in 2012. I actually laughed out loud when I re-read this list last week -- we were seriously a little over ambitious! We'd actually talked about doing both the kitchen and bathroom in one year. HA! See? A little crazy :).

 Now, I've already mentioned that we aren't taking on any new remodeling projects this year, but I updated this list to show you what we did accomplish last year (crossed out), will tackle this year (ital) and new additions.

Kitchen - at least the list starts on a high note?? :)

• Install new counter top
• Tear up linoleum (BOTH layers) and refinish hardwoods
• Build a kitchen island
• Install a dishwasher

Back Porch - I am determined to finish this room up this year. It keeps getting pushed to the bottom of the list and then acts as a staging area for bigger projects. This year I want to finish and then just ENJOY.

• Refinish chairs
• Paint floor
• Add artwork

Bathroom: gut. Off. The. List. 2014, I'm looking at you.

• Install new non-wood window
• Tear out everything
• Tile floor
• Tile shower
• Paint

Craft room: This room. Sigh. Seriously needs help. I've worked on it here and there, but I need to take a serious look at functionality.

• Find a suitable organizing system
• Finish decorating

NEW: Living room: We'll be switching up the furniture in this room. I'm so excited!

• New ottoman
• Find room for new couch

I think this list is much more realistic. I'm excited to get started on all these projects! Well, after we finish up that kitchen :).