What we're doing today ...

We're building the Toy Ottoman!! We've run in to a few snafus, including not having short enough screws, and the bottom seeming to possibly be too small, but we'll have it basically together today, and we'll need to get batting and fabric for tomorrow, so that we can cover it and actually have it out to use. One note: the box is big enough to fit Jeff, so when looking for killers during our horror movie, we'll have to keep the ottoman in mind.

A Partial "To-Do" List

attic: load-bearing (floor boards or sub-flooring?)
attic ladder
exterior shed

bunkbeds
chalkboard in mini-hall
convert office to playroom/guestbed

Window Widths

All windows are listed as (width/height).

Kitchen: 35.75"/35"
Living Room (small): 35.25"/51.25"
Living Room (large): 70-11/16"/70.75"
Dining Room (french doors/each): 24"/66"
Parker's Room: 35.25"/51.25"
Office: 35.125"/51"
Master Bedroom: 35.5"/51"

Garage: (approx same as kitchen)

Swing Set for Kids

It seems we've finally settled on purchasing a swing set for the kids in the back yard, and the local Sam's Club has a great set, for $1000! Here it is: link



We just need to decide where in the backyard we'll be putting it, level out that area, and prepare the section (I guess get wood chips for it??). Oh yeah, and get it put together before summer really hits. The best part about it is that it has a sandbox!!! I think that will be a very popular area. :)

What Jeff wants to do tomorrow

Call Floor Store to get estimate on what it would take to lift floor of garage (396 sq. ft.) the approximate 5" to be level with rest of house.

Call Trane A/C place to see what it might cost and the logistics of moving the AC within the garage and to adding additional duct work to bring A/C to the garage area.

Storage Shed for Backyard

Jeff and I have decided that rather than consider an addition to the house, which is surely beyond our means right now, we're going to consider converting the garage instead. Many people in our neighborhood are doing it, so it isn't unheard of around here. But, in order to do that, we'll need a shed for our lawn tools and bikes. So, we're planning to get this 11' x 7' storage shed: