Dawn's third (and final) to do list

Within the next ten weeks, we should have the mansion ready and (hopefully) the Summer Kitchen as well. Unfortunately, the Paymaster's Office will take a little longer. Notice I didn't say "finished," just "ready." The stuff that is absolutely required in order for us to get our occupancy permit and open the B&B is highlighted in bold.

Mansion

• Paint interior
• Build kitchen island and refrigerator cabinet
• Sand and refinish all floors
• Strip stairs
• Finish plumbing (install sinks and toilets)
• Finish electrical (switches, outlets, humidistats, exit signs)
• Finish fire and burglar alarms
• Install thermostats
• Buy and install light fixtures for kitchen, upstairs
• Tile Kathyrn's bath, our bath
• Install marble surrounds on fireplaces
• Buy applicances (refrigerator, stove, dishwasher, washer, dryer)
• Buy and install range hood, flue liner, chimney cap
• Run propane line to kitchen
• Install safety railing in servant's stairwell
• Strip and restore all doors
• Remove and sandblast door and window hardware
• Make interior storm windows
• Buy and install interior blinds or drapes
• Paint exterior
• Paint front porch (ceiling is sky blue)
• Hang exterior shutters
• Install phones, cable TV, wireless Internet
• Build mechanical room in basement
• Build new basement stairs
• Install laundry tub in basement
• Replace basement door
• Finish wine rack in basement
• Cover spring in basement
• Install storage cabinets in basement
• Finish down spouts
• Landscape in front of mansion
• Get furniture from Mechanicsburg
• Buy mattresses, linens, etc.
• Glass tops for furniture

Summer Kitchen

• Repair and install front door
• Buy and install new flooring downstairs
• Refinish flooring upstairs
• Install ceiling fans
• Finish plumbing (install sinks and toilets)
• Finish electrical (switches, outlets)
• Install air handler and heat pump
• Build kitchenette
• Strip and repair all windows
• Finish repointing
• Build and install storm windows
• Install plaster
• Paint
• Tile whirlpool bath surround
• Install propane fireplace

Paymaster's Office

• Rough plumbing
• Rough electrical
• Install air handler and heat pump
• Build kitchenette
• Drywall bathroom
• Finish plumbing (install shower, sinks, toilet)
• Finish electrical (switches, outlets)
• Install light fixtures
• Install chimney liner
• Set up gas fireplace
• Build kitchenette
• Strip and repair all windows
• Build and install storm windows
• Patch woodwork
• Build whirlpool surround
• Tile whirlpool surround
• Install tankless hot water heater
• Install basement door
• Refinish floor
• Paint kitchen and bathroom
• Pour cement floor in basement

Privy

• Replace roof
• Clean out
• Buy emergency generator
• Set up manual transfer switch
• Finish repointing

White house

• Replace bathroom fixtures
• Build third bedroom
• Paint inside and out
• Rent

Los Angeles

• Pack everything
• Sell house
• Hire movers
• Drive to Pennsylvania

Other

• Reseed lawn
• Finish drain in front of workshop
• Pour cement floor in workshop
• Install condensors/heat pump in workshop
• Install louvres in windows with automatic opener
• Install outside paths/lighting (solar?)
• Repair floor joists in workshop (Dawn)
• Install new stairs to workshop, or railing
• Resurface driveway
• Create pull-off; install retaining wall
• Paint arrows/post signs at end of drive
• Remove telephone pole and electric panels
• Clear ivy from trees
• Install barn doors
• Move trough
• Hang sign
• Determine "open house" weekend
• Throw a party!

Future

• Landscape
• Rebuild back porch
• Stabilize stallion pen
• Rebuild chicken coop
• Clean barn
• Replace stairs on greenhouse
• Restore lawn furniture

I also have a million things to do on the marketing and business side, but that's not as interesting...

I'm not saying this is the view from every room, but it is the view from the property. Pretty cool, huh?