phathui5 Posted December 20, 2008 Share Posted December 20, 2008 During our two weeks off here, I'm hoping to get the house decluttered and scrubbed so that it's more manageable for me next year. Here are the rooms I want to get done: Living Room Dining Room Kitchen Mud/computer Room Playroom Our Bedroom Bathroom Office Kid Bedroom #1 Kid Bedroom #2 Upstairs Living Room/Playroom Basement Does anyone have any chore/winter cleaning/decluttering tips or things to-do that I should remember? I'm also thinking of using the "Motivatedmoms" list to keep things in order after the big cleanup. Does anyone have experience with that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnnetteB Posted December 20, 2008 Share Posted December 20, 2008 Flylady.net has fun ideas to motivate. Happy Cleaning :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phathui5 Posted December 20, 2008 Author Share Posted December 20, 2008 Thanks, I'll check that. Anything else? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OnTheBrink Posted December 20, 2008 Share Posted December 20, 2008 I just bought a set of Mrs. Meyers Peppermint cleaning products, and they smell so good, I love using them! I'm going to look at motivated moms and see what I can find to help me stay clutter free. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phathui5 Posted December 22, 2008 Author Share Posted December 22, 2008 Well, I'm off to a good start today. I've: - added things to my lists for each room - decluttered the living room - rearranged the living room furniture - did 2 loads of dishes - scrubbed out and polished the kitchen sink - wiped out the bathroom sink - made our bed - put away a load of laundry, started another load in the washer - cleared the office floor enough to vacuum it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Posted December 22, 2008 Share Posted December 22, 2008 Hurray for you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrothead Posted December 22, 2008 Share Posted December 22, 2008 (edited) Here's my list: Laundry Room: sweep check dryer ductwork wipe off washer/dryer take out garbage Check for cobwebs Wipe off freezer Wipe down counter top Foyers clean closet vacuum Clean carpet clean light fixtures inspect/wash walls wash curtains clean windowsills wash entry doors Check for cobwebs Kitchen sweep sweep and mop floor scrub floor wash dishes/clean counter, stove, and sink put away dishes declutter clean a cupboard clean a drawer clean light fixtures clean oven vent clean oven vent filter wash blinds clean window sills wash windows clean screens wash walls wash woodwork clean oven wash top and outside of refrigerator clean inside of refrigerator sort freezer clean coffee pot wash do-dads clean small appliances and canisters Check for cobwebs Living Room vacuum clean carpet vacuum furniture dust furniture straighten bookshelves clean drawers wash windows clean screens wash windowsills wash curtains wash blinds clean woodwork inspect/wash walls throw away old periodicals dust lamp shades and bulbs clean out computer desk clean art frames dust whatnots Check for cobwebs Dining Room clean mirrors dust furniture vacuum clean carpet straighten china cabinet straighten books under fishtank clean drawers wash windows clean screens wash windowsills wash curtains wash blinds clean woodwork inspect/wash walls clean art frames dust whatnots Check for cobwebs Family Room vacuum sweep vacuum furniture dust furniture sort/arrange movies straighten bookshelves wash windows clean screens wash window sills wash curtains clean woodwork inspect/wash walls throw away old periodicals dust lamp shades and bulbs inspect equipment hook-ups clean art frames dust whatnots Check for cobwebs Bedroom vacuum clean carpet dust furniture straighten bookshelves clean drawers wash windows clean screens wash windowsills wash curtains wash blinds clean woodwork inspect/wash walls dust lamp shades and bulbs clean art frames dust whatnots Check for cobwebs Bathroom wash mirror wash counter and sink clean commode sweep sweep and mop refill soap dispenser clean tub clean cabinets clean drawers take out garbage clean woodwork including cabinets inspect/wash walls wash closet doors clean light fixture wash do-dads check grout, plan repair work inspect plumbing wash shower curtain School room vacuum clean carpet vacuum furniture dust furniture straighten bookshelves clean drawers clean woodwork inspect/wash walls throw away old periodicals clean art frames dust whatnots Check for cobwebs Edited December 22, 2008 by Parrothead Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phathui5 Posted December 22, 2008 Author Share Posted December 22, 2008 (edited) Here's my list for each room do far (hoping to get it done over the next two weeks): Living Room Done - declutter living room Done - sweep around wood stove - vacuum furniture - mop living room - dust furniture & windowsils - vacuum curtains - weed out shoes that kids don't wear - straighten end table drawers Done - clean out under coffee table - move couches & vacuum underneath - dust fan Dining Room - organize school shelves - declutter & organize cabinet - scrub down dining room table and chairs - mop dining room Done - clean dining room windows - clean out under changing table - wipe down woodwork - dust fan Kitchen - empty china cabinet, clean shelves & glass, put dishes back - move book boxes out of kitchen - organize kitchen drawers Done - sort through junk drawer - organize spice rack - clean out under the sink - sort out cabinet under stove - scrub down stovetop Done - empty sink & scrub out - throw away old foodstuffs - empty fridge and clean the inside - wipe down cabinet fronts - mop kitchen - clean kitchen windows Playroom Done - throw away broken toys Done - put toys back where they go - weed out toys to take to Goodwill - clean windows & mirror - shake out carpet - sweep playroom - mop playroom - clean out closet - wipe down woodwork - dust windowsils Bedroom Done - clear off floor - wash sheets - organize dresser drawers - clear top of dresser - straighten up shelves - straighten up closet - clean windows - dust fan - wipe down woodwork - vacuum carpet - wash curtains Bathroom Done - organize bathroom closet Done - empty trash Done - scrub tub - clean toilet Done- mop floor - paint bathroom a less ugly color Office - declutter office - empty out closet - straighen up bookshelves Done - move white bookshelf upstairs - vacuum carpet - clean windows - wash curtains Kids' Rooms - help kids clean their rooms Basement - take lots of stuff to Goodwill and the dump Edited December 23, 2008 by phathui5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phathui5 Posted December 22, 2008 Author Share Posted December 22, 2008 Thanks Parrothead! I'll be looking to your list for suggestions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrothead Posted December 22, 2008 Share Posted December 22, 2008 I'm not doing my list right now. I posted it as a guide for anyone who wants to utilize it. Right now I'm just trying to keep up with the daily chores. It is probably another post but I've had it up to "here" with these other people in my house and the constant chores they create for me. I can see another family discussion coming very soon. Anywhoo, enjoy your cleaning time. I'm going to do mine in February. We will have a week off then, and I won't have to clean around the Christmas decorations. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phathui5 Posted December 22, 2008 Author Share Posted December 22, 2008 I'm done for today. We made some progress. I started on my lesson planing for Jan-March as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tree House Academy Posted December 22, 2008 Share Posted December 22, 2008 Wow...you all have fun with that! LOL I will be hanging out here...NOT working. ;) But really...I wish I had your motivation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swellmomma Posted December 23, 2008 Share Posted December 23, 2008 Well I have almost finished the mainfloor, including washing walls, light fixtures, replacing burnt out bulbs that I had been avoiding etc. Left to do on my main floor is the kitchen cabinets and the school books. I also have planned out the first 2 weeks of next semester and sorted through 4 giant boxes of handme downs I was given and took 2 of the giant boxes filled with the clothes I didn't want to good will. I only started on Saturday but have a good rhythm going, and the fact baby girl has a cold and is getting her molars has meant that 2 nights in a row now she has been up and wanting to be walking about from 3-5 am, so that gives me 2 extra hours to get work done each day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phathui5 Posted December 23, 2008 Author Share Posted December 23, 2008 I'll only have a little time to put in this morning, as we're meeting friends for a field trip at 10am. I'm going to try to do 1 or 2 things while I get the kids ready to go. Then I'll edit my list to reflect things done. Any more cleaning site recommendations? How about books? Movies? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrothead Posted December 23, 2008 Share Posted December 23, 2008 I'm done for today. We made some progress. I started on my lesson planing for Jan-March as well. Looks like you made quite a bit of progress. I'm going to be happy today when the laundry is finished. I feel like such a slacker. Swellmomma looks like you have been busy too. Those of you that are being industrious, keep up the great work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phathui5 Posted December 23, 2008 Author Share Posted December 23, 2008 (edited) Here's where I'm at right now. I'm trying to pick what to do next: Here's my list for each room do far (hoping to get it done over the next two weeks): Living Room Done - declutter living room Done - sweep around wood stove - vacuum furniture - mop living room - dust furniture & windowsils - vacuum curtains - weed out shoes that kids don't wear - straighten end table drawers Done - clean out under coffee table - move couches & vacuum underneath - dust fan Dining Room - organize school shelves - declutter & organize cabinet - scrub down dining room table and chairs - mop dining room Done - clean dining room windows - clean out under changing table - wipe down woodwork - dust fan Kitchen - empty china cabinet, clean shelves & glass, put dishes back - move book boxes out of kitchen - organize kitchen drawers Done - sort through junk drawer - organize spice rack - clean out under the sink - sort out cabinet under stove - scrub down stovetop Done - empty sink & scrub out - throw away old foodstuffs - empty fridge and clean the inside - wipe down cabinet fronts - mop kitchen - clean kitchen windows Playroom Done - throw away broken toys Done - put toys back where they go - weed out toys to take to Goodwill - clean windows & mirror - shake out carpet - sweep playroom - mop playroom - clean out closet - wipe down woodwork - dust windowsils Bedroom Done - clear off floor Done - wash sheets - organize dresser drawers - clear top of dresser - straighten up shelves - straighten up closet - clean windows - dust fan - wipe down woodwork - vacuum carpet - wash curtains - post playpen on freecycle Bathroom Done - organize bathroom closet Done - empty trash Done - scrub tub Done - clean toilet Done - mop floor - paint bathroom a less ugly color Office Done - declutter office Done - empty out closet Done - straighen up bookshelves Done - move white bookshelf upstairs Done - vacuum carpet Done - clean windows - wash curtains Done - bag up books for Goodwill Kids' Rooms - help kids clean their rooms Basement - take lots of stuff to Goodwill and the dump - sweep laundry area - take out trash in laundry area - clean basement windows Edited December 27, 2008 by phathui5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phathui5 Posted December 23, 2008 Author Share Posted December 23, 2008 Well, I just decluttered the office. It took me an hour. There was way too much stuff on the floor in there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phathui5 Posted December 24, 2008 Author Share Posted December 24, 2008 Lots to do today! Dh's Christmas present is going to be a "man room." I'm turning our old office into a space that's his. No toys, no kid stuff, etc. I got him a foosball table and my brother is bringing it over to set it up. I'm going to go out after that and get some other things to put in the room. Right now I'm working on scrubbing the place down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LisaKinVA Posted December 24, 2008 Share Posted December 24, 2008 Okay, after reading these lists, I need to go take a nap! :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mekanamom Posted December 24, 2008 Share Posted December 24, 2008 Does anyone have any chore/winter cleaning/decluttering tips or things to-do that I should remember? I'm also thinking of using the "Motivatedmoms" list to keep things in order after the big cleanup. Does anyone have experience with that? I love the Motivated Moms planner. LOVE it. My only other tip is consolidation. After decluttering the fluff you don't use, see what you can consolidate. I recently consolidated my millions of cleaning products into just a few to keep under each sink. (Kitchen, bathrooms, laundry room.) That way, every room has all the cleaning products it needs, and I have fewer bottles and cans to worry about overall. My cabinets have never been so organized. I'm about to do the same with shower/shampoo/makeup products. Anything that can be consolidated into fewer items makes a big difference! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phathui5 Posted December 26, 2008 Author Share Posted December 26, 2008 Ok, my focus today is going to be the living room. With all the Christmas stuff in there, I need to clean it anyway. So I'm going to do my list items in there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HappyGrace Posted December 26, 2008 Share Posted December 26, 2008 I almost fainted when I read this thread!!! KUDOS to you for having the energy to do this right now after all the Christmas hubbub! I can barely peel myself off the couch today I'm so tired from it all!! I did do it in three wks over the summer though, and you will be so glad when you finish-really helps you feel on top of things and organized! Have fun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cin Posted December 26, 2008 Share Posted December 26, 2008 My focus this morning is our Bedroom. It was Santa's workroom, but we are DONE with that stuff!!!! After a shopping break (I have to take MIL home anyway!) I'm goign to work on my new office space. DH bought and put up a bunch of white wire shelves for me and I'm thinking about using some of my money to get a new desk. Of course, I still have to get RID of the old one....it's a 4 piece, u-shaped with hutch. And wasted SO MUCH space. But I digress. EVERYTHING in my office is currently on the floor, so I've got a TON of work to do. UGH UGH But I do have about $125 of fun organizational stuff from Ikea to play with :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phathui5 Posted December 27, 2008 Author Share Posted December 27, 2008 Ugh. I hardly got anything done today. I was out with the kids most of the day and then we had company to dinner (which was good). I'm hoping to get a solid hour in tomorrow morning. I'm going to ask dh to entertain the kids so I can clean in peace. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phathui5 Posted December 27, 2008 Author Share Posted December 27, 2008 (edited) Progress! Here's my list for each room do far (hoping to get it done over the next two weeks): Living Room Done - declutter living room Done - sweep around wood stove Done - vacuum furniture - mop living room - dust furniture & windowsils Done - vacuum curtains Done - weed out shoes that kids don't wear Done - straighten end table drawers Done - clean out under coffee table - move couches & vacuum underneath - dust fan Dining Room - organize school shelves - declutter & organize cabinet - scrub down dining room table and chairs - mop dining room Done - clean dining room windows - clean out under changing table - wipe down woodwork - dust fan Kitchen - empty china cabinet, clean shelves & glass, put dishes back - move book boxes out of kitchen - organize kitchen drawers Done - sort through junk drawer - organize spice rack - clean out under the sink - sort out cabinet under stove - scrub down stovetop Done - empty sink & scrub out - throw away old foodstuffs - empty fridge and clean the inside - wipe down cabinet fronts - mop kitchen - clean kitchen windows Playroom Done - throw away broken toys Done - put toys back where they go - weed out toys to take to Goodwill - clean windows & mirror - shake out carpet - sweep playroom - mop playroom - clean out closet - wipe down woodwork - dust windowsils Bedroom Done - clear off floor Done - wash sheets - organize dresser drawers - clear top of dresser - straighten up shelves Done - straighten up closet - clean windows - dust fan - wipe down woodwork - vacuum carpet - wash curtains Done - post playpen on freecycle Bathroom Done - organize bathroom closet Done - empty trash Done - scrub tub Done - clean toilet Done - mop floor - paint bathroom a less ugly color Office Done - declutter office Done - empty out closet Done - straighen up bookshelves Done - move white bookshelf upstairs Done - vacuum carpet Done - clean windows - wash curtains Done - bag up books for Goodwill Kids' Rooms - help kids clean their rooms Basement - take lots of stuff to Goodwill and the dump - sweep laundry area - take out trash in laundry area - clean basement windows Edited January 2, 2009 by phathui5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frankie Posted December 27, 2008 Share Posted December 27, 2008 (edited) I'm joining in a little late. Order Dumpster-Done (Friday) Schedule hide-a-bed pick up-Done(Friday) Schedule 1986 200-pound broken 27-inch TV pick up-Done (Friday) Schedule Donations Pick Up Buy new vacuum-Bought a Kenmore Progressive Upright Vacuum with Inteli-Clean System and I love it! Also bought a furniture dolly, because as DH whispered, we're getting old. (Okay, the dumpster thing--we got new dining room chairs, and our old, broken chairs are in the garage, along with the mouse-chewed Christmas tree we had to replace. Dumpsters are cheaper where we live as we have no dump. Besides, I'm being BRUTAL with my decluttering, so it's convenient. Will arrive Monday) Living Room Master Bedroom-Decluttered, umteen bags of garbage, eek! Two tubs full of donations(Friday) School Room-work in progress(Saturday) Bathroom-Decluttered. A few bags of garbage, couple of things for donation(Friday) DS's Room Hall Closet Living Room Kitchen/Dining Area Family Room Laundry Room Basement Exercise Room Garage Edited December 27, 2008 by Frankie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frankie Posted December 28, 2008 Share Posted December 28, 2008 You are such an inspiration to me. I can't seem to get rooms done in only an hour, though. Thank you for starting this thread, as it's keeping me going! I have been working on our school room off and on all day long. It is so very hard for me to cull books. I have only one child, who is now 13, and I really don't have room for all the younger books. Sigh. I have filled three tubs full of books/curricula to sell, and have another tub full to donate to our library. This is almost traumatic for me, but I know the end result will be fantastic, and we'll have so much more room. My school room is only 9 x 9, so this was desperately needed. Again, thanks so much for the inspiration! I will think of you fondly when I finish this whole-house project hopefully next week sometime. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frankie Posted December 28, 2008 Share Posted December 28, 2008 Sunday morning reflections: I am absolutely disgusted with myself. I had to Google hoarding last night, and was relieved that I don't fit that definition, but rather I am a "clutterer." The school room was to take one day to declutter. I am not done. I had enough art projects, scraps, tidbits saved up to supply the Duggar family for a year. My recycle bin, donation box and trash bags runneth over. I am staring at 8 kitchen-liner bags FULL of garbage. From the schoolroom alone. Did I mention I only have ONE child? This morning I am doing everything BUT starting the decluttering process again. My husband reassured me that the school room was the worst room in the house. He's right, because the rest of my house (except the basement) is company ready. There's just way too much stuff, though, even if it looks okay. I am just so mad at myself. No more garage sales for me. No more, GULP, library book sales for me. No more, "I may need this some day." I could cry. To top this all off, my husband just teased me. The school room is the smallest room in the house, says he. :mad: This will be worth it when it's done. Until then, ugh. What will the neighbors think when we fill our dumpster? What if, :eek:, we have to dump it and re-fill it? I am horrified. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phathui5 Posted January 2, 2009 Author Share Posted January 2, 2009 Going to start on the dining room now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phathui5 Posted January 2, 2009 Author Share Posted January 2, 2009 (edited) Going to see how much of this I can get through today: Living Room Done - declutter living room Done - sweep around wood stove Done - vacuum furniture Done - mop living room - dust furniture & windowsils Done - vacuum curtains Done - weed out shoes that kids don't wear Done - straighten end table drawers Done - clean out under coffee table - move couches & vacuum underneath Done - dust fan Dining Room Done - organize school shelves Done - declutter & organize cabinet Done - scrub down dining room table and chairs Done - mop dining room Done - clean dining room windows Done - clean out under changing table Done - wipe down woodwork Done - dust fan Kitchen Done - empty china cabinet, clean shelves & glass, put dishes back Done - move book boxes out of kitchen - organize kitchen drawers Done - sort through junk drawer - organize spice rack - clean out under the sink - sort out cabinet under stove - scrub down stovetop Done - empty sink & scrub out - throw away old foodstuffs - empty fridge and clean the inside - wipe down cabinet fronts Done - mop kitchen - clean kitchen windows Playroom Done - throw away broken toys Done - put toys back where they go - weed out toys to take to Goodwill Done - clean windows & mirror - shake out carpet - sweep playroom - mop playroom - clean out closet - wipe down woodwork - dust windowsils Bedroom Done - clear off floor Done - wash sheets Done - organize dresser drawers Done - clear top of dresser - straighten up shelves Done - straighten up closet - clean windows - dust fan - wipe down woodwork - vacuum carpet - wash curtains Done - post playpen on freecycle Bathroom Done - organize bathroom closet Done - empty trash Done - scrub tub Done - clean toilet Done - mop floor - paint bathroom a less ugly color Office Done - declutter office Done - empty out closet Done - straighen up bookshelves Done - move white bookshelf upstairs Done - vacuum carpet Done - clean windows - wash curtains Done - bag up books for Goodwill Kids' Rooms - help kids clean their rooms Basement - take lots of stuff to Goodwill and the dump Done - sweep laundry area Done - take out trash in laundry area - clean basement windows Edited January 2, 2009 by phathui5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frankie Posted January 2, 2009 Share Posted January 2, 2009 Going to see how much of this I can get through today: You've made quite a dent in your list! Congrats. I'm cheering you on. Here's our list: Living Room Master Bedroom School Room Bathroom DS's Room Hall Closet Kitchen/Dining Area (Bits and pieces are done, but I need a final go through, which I'll do tomorrow.) Family Room-working on it today Laundry Room Exercise Room-will finish today Garage-bits and pieces again. DH will finish tomorrow We need to take Sunday off, and I don't know if we'll get to DS's room or not. I did declutter it this past August while he was at summer camp, but it still needs done and deep cleaned. The living room can't be done until the Christmas stuff is down, which will wait until next weekend, probably, or I may do it in the evenings during the week. It's a very clean room, with minimal clutter, so will take an evening to do all the cleaning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommyof4ks Posted January 2, 2009 Share Posted January 2, 2009 Wow, y'all are amazing! I declutter every 6 months or so, but it is amazing that each time I declutter we throw away more bags of stuff than the previous time! We just put our house on the market, and it took 12 big boxes just to get the house neat enough that prospective buyers will see that we really do have 1500 sq ft in this house! We need to move every few years just to get rid of all of the stuff we don't need and dust things that have not seen a rag since they were put in place when we moved in, but yuck I don't like to move LOL. Good luck ladies! The progress is amazing!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phathui5 Posted January 2, 2009 Author Share Posted January 2, 2009 Dh helped out with the basement! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phathui5 Posted January 2, 2009 Author Share Posted January 2, 2009 I just got done emptying out the china cabinet, wiping the shelves down, getting rid of stuff we don't need and putting the dishes back. Then I did a load of dishes, wiped down the front of the dishwasher and mopped the kitchen. After dinner, I'm going to work on my kitchen list some more and try to help the kids clean their rooms. ----------------------------------------------------------- Here's where I'm at now: Living Room Done - declutter living room Done - sweep around wood stove Done - vacuum furniture Done - mop living room - dust furniture & windowsils Done - vacuum curtains Done - weed out shoes that kids don't wear Done - straighten end table drawers Done - clean out under coffee table - move couches & vacuum underneath Done - dust fan Dining Room Done - organize school shelves Done - declutter & organize cabinet Done - scrub down dining room table and chairs Done - mop dining room Done - clean dining room windows Done - clean out under changing table Done - wipe down woodwork Done - dust fan Kitchen Done - empty china cabinet, clean shelves & glass, put dishes back Done - move book boxes out of kitchen - organize kitchen drawers Done - sort through junk drawer - organize spice rack - clean out under the sink - sort out cabinet under stove - scrub down stovetop Done - empty sink & scrub out - throw away old foodstuffs - empty fridge and clean the inside - wipe down cabinet fronts Done - mop kitchen - clean kitchen windows Playroom Done - throw away broken toys Done - put toys back where they go - weed out toys to take to Goodwill Done - clean windows & mirror - shake out carpet - sweep playroom - mop playroom - clean out closet - wipe down woodwork - dust windowsils Bedroom Done - clear off floor Done - wash sheets Done - organize dresser drawers Done - clear top of dresser - straighten up shelves Done - straighten up closet - clean windows - dust fan - wipe down woodwork - vacuum carpet - wash curtains Done - post playpen on freecycle Bathroom Done - organize bathroom closet Done - empty trash Done - scrub tub Done - clean toilet Done - mop floor - paint bathroom a less ugly color Office Done - declutter office Done - empty out closet Done - straighen up bookshelves Done - move white bookshelf upstairs Done - vacuum carpet Done - clean windows - wash curtains Done - bag up books for Goodwill Kids' Rooms - help kids clean their rooms Basement - take lots of stuff to Goodwill and the dump Done - sweep laundry area Done - take out trash in laundry area - clean basement windows Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frankie Posted January 3, 2009 Share Posted January 3, 2009 (edited) You're doing great! I am happy to report that finally my basement is done, done, done, done, done. :party::party: It took forever! We kept finding things to do. :tongue_smilie: So I'm going to take a well-deserved nap, DH is already napping, and DS is setting up his new gaming area in the family room. I sure wish I had his energy. Tonight I'll start on the kitchen. My DH, bless his heart, cleaned out our shed today. It's a barn-shaped single car garage in our back yard. This was not on our list, but that sweet man did it anyway! The garage is almost done, too. I was hoping to take tomorrow off, but we're not going to. We're going to finish up the kitchen, because it will take three times as long as I've planned as everything else has seemed to, and we are going to do DS's bedroom. Living Room Master Bedroom School Room Bathroom DS's Room Hall Closet Kitchen/Dining Area (Bits and pieces are done, but I need a final go through, which I'll do tomorrow.) Family Room Laundry Room Exercise Room Garage-bits and pieces again. DH will finish tomorrow Edited January 4, 2009 by Frankie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teri H.; Oregon Posted January 4, 2009 Share Posted January 4, 2009 What an awesome list! thanks for giving me something to build off of. :lol: "Here's my list: Laundry Room: sweep check dryer ductwork wipe off washer/dryer take out garbage Check for cobwebs Wipe off freezer Wipe down counter top..... " Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frankie Posted January 5, 2009 Share Posted January 5, 2009 :crying: I did not finish. My kitchen is a mess, but the cupboards, all but two, are neat, clean and organized. There's stuff all over my countertops. Piles. School starts tomorrow. :willy_nilly: Guess I'll be busy into the week next week. BUT...this project is so worth it, and we have moved mountains. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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