How to begin...

Well, looking at the notes on 611 lawn #1 I see that I remarked, always start outside. Well, ok, I don't remember why but I think I'll get the doors replaced in Belteberg next.

Our goal is to have this ready to rent out by 9/1/08. That gives us 3 months. It should be reasonable.

Time has flown

Well time has flown and now we have another 'remodel' job to do. Lawn has long since been fixed and rented. Well the last of the 3 units was rented in March of 2008.

Main things in the new one are dewinterizing and redoing the kitchen. We also need to move a water meter in this one...

refinishing clawfoot tub

Refinishing a clawfoot bathtub is a little more intensive then you think. Simply moving it and turning it for cleaning and preparing is next to impossible to do by yourself. Sand Blasting the exterior is the first thing that needs to be done. After Blasting the exterior treat it with a product called OSPHO. This will convert the exterior rust to a primer black glaze.Killing the rust is important. After Ospho- Wash the exterior with baking soda and water to neutralize the acidic residue of the Ospho. Wipe dry and prime using a rust killing primer. Since you are a due it yourselfer I would use a heavy nap 6 inch roller. Turn the tub upside down over a heavy blanket to prevent chipping, and mashing of fingers. For more information please visit our site at http://www.newkote.com

Lawn Status - 12/30/05

Lawn Status - 12/30/05

Determine rent price.

Outside
Make Signs & put in front yard and out by N. 2nd.
Have Wigton do the gravel (Spring)

Screened In Porch
Paint Outside of LR door - Brown (or wash) whichever looks decent and is quick
Get area indoor/outdoor carpet as we won't paint floor.
Repair the window with the duct tape
(For fun get a Knocker? - Is there a door bell, if so check it)

Living Room
Vacuum out the heat vent really well - remove that piece of carpet.


Dining Room
Fix window Screen
Vacuum out the floor heat vent really well - remove that piece of carpet.

Kitchen
Replace Outlet covers
Paint top of door arches
Put up smoke detector

Bath
Caulk around molding where needed
Replace Outlets & covers
Put up toilet roll holder & towel holder
Put on new blind

Hall
Clean wood Trim at tippy top

Hall to basement
Put Second Coat of paint on
Put remaining matching piece of linoleum at landing
Put Finish Strips on the stairs & landing
Paint Steps going down
Finish painting door white

Bed #1
Vacuum out the heat vent really well - remove that piece of carpet.

Bed #1 Closet

Bed #2

Bed #2 Closet
Plane down closet door and remove carpet


Stairs Up
Dust with Mr. Clean

Drawered Hall Closet

Hall Closet
Cut a piece of carpet.
Clean with Mr Clean

Basement
Check on the leak by the water heaters (roto rooter)
Paint floor
Touch Up wall paint by floor so you can't see run marks.
Paint Stairs going down the basement

Garage
Tenant will not get garage. It will be a possibility in the spring however for $25 additional a month.

Lawn Status - 12/21/05

Lawn Status - 12/21/05

Determine rent price.

Outside
Make Signs & put in front yard and out by N. 2nd.
Don't park in front of house anymore.
Shovel so there is a neat path to front door.
Straighten up mailbox
Replace Numbers (They should be in the house)
Have Wigton do the gravel (Spring)


Screened In Porch
Paint Outside of LR door - Brown (or wash) whichever looks decent and is quick
Get area indoor/outdoor carpet as we won't paint floor.
Repair the window with the duct tape
(For fun get a Knocker? - Is there a door bell, if so check it)

Living Room
Check if any more outlets or covers need replacement
Check windows to see if you need to fix window Screens or locks
Vacuum out the heat vent really well - remove that piece of carpet.
Spray paint the heat vent black or white.

Dining Room
Check if any more outlets or covers need replacement
Fix window Screen
Vacuum out the floor heat vent really well - remove that piece of carpet.
Spray paint the heat vent black or white.

Kitchen
Put up moulding
Replace Outlet covers
Put up smoke detector
Check windows to see if you need to fix window Screens or locks

Bath
Caulk around molding where needed
Paint trim by window
Replace Outlets & covers
Check windows to see if you need to fix window Screens or locks
Put up toilet roll holder & towel holder
Put on new blind

Hall
Clean wood Trim at tippy top

Hall to basement
Make sure back door is painted well (both sides).
Put Second Coat of paint on
Put remaining matching piece of linoleum at landing
Put Finish Strips on the stairs & landing
Paint Steps going down
Finish painting door white

Bed #1
Replace the Outlet covers and switch plate covers
Check windows to see if you need to fix window Screens or locks
Vacuum out the heat vent really well - remove that piece of carpet.
Spray paint the heat vent black or white.

Bed #1 Closet

Bed #2
Replace the Outlet covers and switch plate covers
Check windows to see if you need to fix window Screens or locks

Bed #2 Closet
Clean & dust


Stairs Up
Clean with Mr. Clean

Drawered Hall Closet

Hall Closet
Cut a piece of carpet.
Clean with Mr Clean

Basement
Check on the leak by the water heaters (roto rooter)
Replace Heating Duct
Paint floor
Touch Up wall paint by floor so you can't see run marks.
Paint Stairs going down the basement

Garage
Tenant will not get garage. It will be a possibility in the spring however for $25 additional a month.

Lawn Status - 12/19/05

Outside
Straighten up mailbox
Replace Numbers (They should be in the house)
Have Wigton do the gravel

Screened In Porch
Paint Outside of LR door - Brown
Get area indoor/outdoor carpet as we won't paint floor.
Repair the window with the duct tape
Put in 2 windows (on order at North Park Hardware)
Put door knob on wooden door
Put kick plate on wooden door
(For fun get a Knocker? - Is there a door bell, if so check it)

Living Room
Put bottom of fixture back up
Replace Outlet covers
Check windows to see if you need to fix window Screens or locks
Vacuum out the heat vent really well - remove that piece of carpet.
Spray paint the heat vent black or white.

Dining Room
Replace Outlets & covers
Fix window Screens
Vacuum out the floor heat vent really well - remove that piece of carpet.
Spray paint the heat vent black or white.

Kitchen
Hook Up stove
Put up moulding
Replace Outlet covers
Put up smoke detector
Check windows to see if you need to fix window Screens or locks

Bath
Clean grout off Tile
Caulk around molding where needed
Paint trim by window
Replace Outlets & covers
Check windows to see if you need to fix window Screens or locks

Hall
Clean wood Trim

Hall to basement
Make sure back door is painted well (both sides).
Put Second Coat of paint on
Put remaining matching piece of linoleum at landing
Put Finish Strips on the stairs & landing
Paint Steps going down
Finish painting door white

Bed #1
Replace the Outlet covers and switch plate covers
Check windows to see if you need to fix window Screens or locks
Vacuum out the heat vent really well - remove that piece of carpet.
Spray paint the heat vent black or white.

Bed #1 Closet

Bed #2
Replace the Outlet covers and switch plate covers
Check windows to see if you need to fix window Screens or locks

Bed #2 Closet
Paint
Paint Trim Glossy White

Stairs Up
Clean with Mr. Clean

Drawered Hall Closet
Dust & clean with Mr Clean

Hall Closet
Cut a piece of carpet.
Clean with Mr Clean

Basement
Check on the leak by the water heaters (roto rooter)
Replace Heating Duct
Paint floor
Touch Up wall paint by floor so you can't see run marks.
Paint Stairs going down the basement

Garage
Decide if we do anything about no electric out there, and if tenant gets the garage.

What we've learned from 611 Lawn #1

1) Texturing walls is simple and can be done by using textured paint. Filling cracks and sanding on walls can be a long tedious process.
2) Always begin outside.

Lawn Status - 12/5/05

611 Unit 1 Items Remaining


Outside
Straighten up mailbox
Replace Numbers (They should be in the house)
Have Wigton do the gravel

Screened In Porch
Paint Outside of LR door - Brown
Repair the window with the duct tape
Put in 2 windows (on order at North Park Hardware)
Put door knob on wooden door
Put kick plate on wooden door
(For fun get a Knocker? - Is there a door bell, if so check it)
Paint Floor (Glossy Brown)

Living Room
Put bottom of fixture back up
Carpet
Replace Outlet covers
Check windows to see if you need to fix window Screens or locks
Vacuum out the heat vent really well - remove that piece of carpet.
Spray paint the heat vent black or white.

Dining Room
Paint ceiling white
Carpet
Replace Outlets & covers
Fix window Screens
Vacuum out the floor heat vent really well - remove that piece of carpet.
Spray paint the heat vent black or white.

Kitchen
Hook Up stove
Put up moulding
Replace Outlet covers
Put up smoke detector
Check windows to see if you need to fix window Screens or locks

Bath
Tile
Put up panelling & moulding
Paint trim by window
Replace Outlets & covers
Put in sink
Check windows to see if you need to fix window Screens or locks

Hall
Clean wood Trim
Carpet

Hall to basement
Make sure back door is painted well (both sides).
Put Second Coat of paint on
Put remaining matching piece of linoleum at landing
Put Finish Strips on the stairs & landing
Paint Steps going down
Finish painting door white

Bed #1
Carpet
Replace the Outlet covers and switch plate covers
Check windows to see if you need to fix window Screens or locks
Vacuum out the heat vent really well - remove that piece of carpet.
Spray paint the heat vent black or white.

Bed #1 Closet
Remove Carpet
Carpet

Bed #2
Carpet
Replace the Outlet covers and switch plate covers
Check windows to see if you need to fix window Screens or locks

Bed #2 Closet
Paint
Paint Trim Glossy White
Carpet

Stairs Up
Clean with Mr. Clean

Drawered Hall Closet
Dust & clean with Mr Clean

Hall Closet
Carpet
Clean with Mr Clean

Basement
Get the hot water fixed. (roto rooter)
Check on the leak by the water heaters (roto rooter)
Have the double sinks and pipes snaked (when done with mud, paint etc) (roto rooter)
Replace Heating Duct
Paint floor
Touch Up wall paint by floor so you can't see run marks.
Paint Stairs going down the basement

Garage
Decide if we do anything about no electric out there, and if tenant gets the garage.

611 Lawn - Status

611 Unit 1 Items Remaining


Outside
Replace mailbox (need to buy one)
Put bottom cylinder on the screen door & replace wood molding (After its done, touch up white paint on the outside of the house)
Replace Numbers (They should be in the house)
Have Wigton do the gravel

Screened In Porch
Paint Outside of LR door - Brown
Paint Walls (Cream)
Paint Trim Glossy White (Get more from Sears)
Repair the window with the duct tape
Caulk!!
Put in 2 windows (on order at North Park Hardware)
Put door knob on wooden door
Put kick plate on wooden door
(For fun get a Knocker? - Is there a door bell, if so check it)
Paint Floor (Glossy Brown)

Living Room
Replace the ceiling fan
Touch up Ceiling
Carpet
Replace Outlets & covers
Check windows to see if you need to fix window Screens or locks
Vacuum out the heat vent really well - remove that piece of carpet.
Spray paint the heat vent black or white.

Dining Room
Paint ceiling white
Touch Up the Trim Glossy White - Roger tried to get the glue off floor and mucked it up
Carpet
Replace Outlets & covers
Fix window Screens
Vacuum out the floor heat vent really well - remove that piece of carpet.
Spray paint the heat vent black or white.

Kitchen
Install Cabinets
Hook Up Sink Plumbing
Counter
Sink
Get used stove
Tile behind counters
Replace Outlets & covers
Put up smoke detector
Check windows to see if you need to fix window Screens or locks

Bath
Have ceiling vent put in
Tile
Paint
Replace Outlets & covers
Put in sink
Check windows to see if you need to fix window Screens or locks

Hall
Paint wall Gold/Tan
Any white trim Paint glossy white - leave wood trim
Clean wood Trim
Carpet

Hall to basement
Make sure back door is painted well (both sides).
Put Second Coat of paint on
Put remaining matching piece of linoleum at landing
Put Finish Strips on the stairs & landing
Paint Steps going down
Finish painting door white

Bed #1
Carpet
Replace the Outlet covers and switch plate covers
Check windows to see if you need to fix window Screens or locks
Vacuum out the heat vent really well - remove that piece of carpet.
Spray paint the heat vent black or white.

Bed #1 Closet
Paint
Remove Carpet
Carpet

Bed #2
Paint
Paint Trim Glossy White
Carpet
Replace the Outlet covers and switch plate covers
Check windows to see if you need to fix window Screens or locks

Bed #2 Closet
Paint
Paint Trim Glossy White
Carpet

Stairs Up
Clean with Mr. Clean

Drawered Hall Closet
Dust & clean with Mr Clean

Hall Closet
Carpet
Clean with Mr Clean

Basement
Get the hot water fixed. (roto rooter)
Check on the leak by the water heaters (roto rooter)
Have the double sinks and pipes snaked (when done with mud, paint etc) (roto rooter)
Replace Heating Duct
Paint floor
Touch Up wall paint by floor so you can't see run marks.
Paint Stairs going down the basement

Garage
Decide if we do anything about no electric out there, and if tenant gets the garage.