Cottage Projects: A Clean Sweep

We keep a Master List and a Sub-Master List. The Sub-Master refers only to projects that affect Glade Cottage.

Glade Cottage

Since I’m updating the Master List I also want to focus on the Cottage’s list of projects which I detailed here.

Interior of Glade Cottage

So what’s next and what’s left?  What’s the goal?

The goal is to make the Cottage liveable, that is, clear out all the in-progress projects, clear out extraneous furniture, have all the systems (heating, plumbing, air conditioning, etc.) working optimally.  If we ever get our renovation started we might need to live in the cottage while the walls are torn out of the house. OR we might need to store new windows and doors under cover. OR we could rent it to bring in some funds to help with expenses.

Everything is predicated on the concept that Glade Cottage is liveable. To that end I’m renaming the Sub-Master List: The Cottage Clean Sweeep File.

And here’s where the “to-do” list stands.

1. Finish refinishing tall chest of drawers and remove from cottage
   

   Charlie’s chest

2. Paint wooden lamp and find a shade
3. Paint standing shell lamp
4. Paint and repair shade on double desk lamp
5. Paint and find a shade for ceramic lamp
   

   This was pink but has been primed white for over 3 years.

6. Repair drafting table
7. Repair drafting lamp
8. Get rid of foam peanuts
9. Get rid of old blankets
10. Paint 2nd half of ceiling
    

    Partially painted cottage ceiling

11. Refinish floor
12. Finish floor seam under bathroom sink
    

    The unfinished floor under the bathroom vanity needs a finishing treatment.

13. Rehang ceiling drop coth
    

    Almost like a canopy bed

14. Get mice deterrents
15. Refinish vintage lawn furniture
    

    Classic porch furniture

16. Organize paint
17. Remove boxes of old papers from attic
18. Hang curtain over window with air conditioner
19. Build lean-to shed for lawn mower, power washer and generator
20. Move metal shelving from shed to Cottage laundry
21. Get rid of old clothes
    

    These things haven’t been worn in years.

22. Move lumber and sheetrock
23. Recover 2nd black card table
    

    Recovered card table No. 1

24. Recover old folding chair
25. Redo rolling barrel chair
26. Assign a place for mirrors
27. Pack up or sell dishes and glasses
28. Pack up or sell old silver pieces
    

    Oooo, Old Silver Stuff

29. Clean old papers from safe
30. Open then get rid of outside safe

This is just the list off the top of my head.  I haven’t even thought about showing it to Charlie yet. He’s a detail man, you see, and I’m the “big picture” executive producer. Can wait to get started finished.

What’s on your agenda of unnecessary tasks?

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