paint

We figured the fastest way to get the county to schedule an inspection was to begin a home project that would create all kinds of hazards for little ones... so we started painting! The problem with a nice open space and a great room is that it's hard to decide where to begin and where to stop...

So, with the entry half-done and ladders, plastic, and open paint cans everywhere, we got the call. Our home inspection is scheduled for next Wednesday afternoon!

That means that this week will be occupied with finishing the painting, cleaning the garage, getting stuff out to GoodWill, and studying the inspection/certification list to be sure we've missed nothing!

the list

Ugh. Just reviewed the "certification" list... we've got some work to do.

• Install cat door to the basement
• Put locks on the cupboards in the garage (chemicals, paint, etc.)
• Put the latches on the drawers (knives & scissors)
• Get a lockbox for the medicine
• Look for gates... though that has to wait to see the kids' ages
• Clean the garage
• Upgrade the fire extinguishers
• Move the basement egress ladder
• Turn the guest room into a toddler-safe room
• Figure out what they mean by "locking" the lawnmower and snowblower?
• Do we really need "bumpers" on the coffee table?
• Rearrange the kitchen cupboards... some stuff has to be moved up higher
• How many staircases do we actually have, anyway? Yikes.