House Projects: Phase 1 of...Many

So it's been a busy time for me. Well, honestly, I think not being busy is more of a rare occasion at this point.

But one of the many benefits of my recent life change (HA) is that I was finally able to get some projects completed around the house. I've lived with so much nonsense (house and otherwise) for...4 years? 4 YEARS. While I can't get it all done right this minute, it's amazing what I've been able to accomplish in just a few months:

1) Front window was finally replaced. Glass was completely missing when I moved in, and temporary board became permanent due to financial reasons & numerous other reasons we will not discuss here.

But window is now replaced and the kitties can bask in the sunlight to their heart's content. Not that they didn't have a gazillion windows to choose from in the first place.

2) The front door was in BAD shape. It was a full pane-glass door, and a number of the panes were broken and kept together with a "redneck patch job" of duct tape. The screen door, which was so old it didn't have tempered glass, flew open a few months ago and shattered into a gazillion pieces. There was no deadbolt, and to make sure the door was secure, I used the reliable security method of "butter knife in the door jamb."

I know. Boarded up window, butter knife in the door jamb. I was the queen of CLASSY living.

So screen door? New tempered glass. Front door? Custom steel door complete with more secure locking system.

3) The house has a front porch that runs almost the length of the front of the house. The porch posts were in terrible condition. Peeling paint & rotting boards = fear of collapse. So decorative trim & support posts were yanked & new posts put in place.

A few hanging plants, a little clean up work, cushions on the chairs, and TA-DA!

So needless to say, I am thrilled with the progress. Of course, this just makes me want to chill on the porch more and go out less, but considering how much I am gone during the week, I'm totally OK with that.

Definitely looking forward to some of the other projects I've got planned this year.