Sputs and Sputters

I can't seem to get this blog up and running with any consistency.  I think I need to actually set myself a schedule to get this done.  I just looked back and my last post was on Sept 17!!?!?!    So I've got a lot of updating to do...

THE DECK IS PAINTED!

And also the white bench and side tables.  I much prefer them in color.  Although, since my in-laws moved into their new home, we returned their deck furniture to them (a bench, two chairs and a coffee table) and now our deck is pretty empty.  We do have more chairs, but they are all living around the fire pit now that it is fall.

Here are a couple more shots of the deck and a before/after for full effect.

I put two coats on the deck floor.  The second coat being pretty thick so it could soak into all the cracks and crevices.  I had noticed that the first coat was already peeling up in some spots when it rained, so I wanted to be sure to have full coverage.

 It seems to have worked well.














BEFORE: Grey blah...

AFTER:  Tan Ta-da!

I am thinking about adding some paint accents to the deck and/or a rug.  Something to warm it up a bit and add texture.  Also, this color is showing dirt. A lot.  I like the color, but didn't count on this.  Hopefully adding some other elements like more furniture and a rug will help with that little issue.
I'm thinking accents in a dark brown and either blue (like the side tables) or green. Maybe both!  But with cooler weather here and colder weather approaching, that will most likely be a spring project.

Speaking of projects, I have so many ideas flying around in my brain.  Here is the current list.

TORRES TO DO

Outside things to do (in no particular order):

Curb Appeal:
Paint shutter, front door, railings?
Flower boxes (same color as shutters) under the boys windows and big window
3 Azaleas and 2 Spireas under front window
Something taller on either side of window
Raised beds around trees
Trim lower branches

Backyard:
Paint deck
Enclose bottom of deck with trellises
Hummingbird/butterfly garden surrounding deck
Raised vegetable garden
Terraced flower beds up the hill w/steps to upper lawn
Doggie door
Paint shed
Lower patio
Pergola over deck
Upgraded fence
Pool
Hot tub

Other:
Reside house in better color
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Inside things to do:

Master Suite:
Remove wallpaper border
Door for bathroom - barn door
New cabinet pulls
Paint (moody grey?)

Living Room:
Redo (paint or new) fireplace surround
Family pictures wall going to basement
More seating in living room
Paint (muted blue?)

Boys Rooms:
Paint boys rooms
Closet organizer for Colten
Reconfigure Josh's closet organizer
Bed frames
New bed for Colten
New curtains

Bathroom:
Flush regulators in all
Paint main bathroom
Replace switch plate
Replace shower curtain rod
New cabinet pulls
Paint

Basement:
Movie Room

Subbasement:
Exercise Room

Kitchen:
New cabinet pulls
Island
Repair flooring
Paint (sage green?)

So a couple of things are done.  A lot of these are inside projects that we already determined were being saved for winter.  That makes me actually excited for the cooler weather.  I'm not a big fan of winter normally.

So, what are you working on?  Any long drawn out projects that keep getting derailed by the weather? What are your winter project plans?