home buying

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I didn’t want to talk about this until it was finalized, but I don’t like to keep quiet. David and I are in the process of buying our first house and we’re both very excited.

It is a little (1,337 sq ft) townhouse in north Austin, it has a mini back yard, 2 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, 2 car garage, and it’s 2 stories. It was built in 1980, so it is a little outdated but it will be fun to update.

I snagged some photos from the listing (so that is not my furniture), but haven’t had a chance to take any photos with my own camera, yet.

I have already made a list of the things I want to update. First thing to go will be the popcorn ceilings, followed by new paint inside and out. We haven’t decided which updates are going to be done next and in what order, but some of the more expensive and time consuming ones will have to come later (like hardwood flooring and making the attic space livable).

Walls and Ceilings
• Remove popcorn ceilings
• Remove dining room wall paper
• Paint all walls light gray, paint ceilings lighter gray, paint all trim and doors white
• Replace outlets
• Install crown molding in living and dining
• Paint and seal the outside
• Paint the garage

Flooring
• Tile the bathrooms
• Re-tile the entry way and fireplace area
• Install wood floors

Fixtures
• Update all light fixtures
• Update all 3 bathroom mirrors
• Update all doorknobs
• Update all faucets
• Window dressing and blinds

Kitchen
• Install new counter top
• Install small glass tile back splash
• Buy new kitchen appliances
• Install new kitchen sink

Misc.
• Remove half bath sink and cabinet to install pedestal sink
• Update two full bath sinks and vanities
• Front and back yard landscaping

Related posts:

1. getting the crew together
2. painting the dining room
3. home alone
4. what does your front door say
5. Aqua mailbox and other home improvements

This entry was posted on Sunday, August 5th, 2007 at 10:55 am and is filed under MrDavidPoe, our house.