We’re in crazy mode over here at the Woodwards.
Our barn is getting really, really close to being ready. So close, in fact, that we are setting our sights on getting our current house up for sale.
OH MY GAWD SO MUCH TO DO SOMEBODY HOLD ME
We’ve done this before. And here were are, three years later, doing it again. Like Britney said, “Oops. I did it again.”
Dear Lord, we ready to sell this house and get to living in the barn. But in the process of downsizing (albeit temporarily) by about 1200 square feet, we have a serious list.
Here’s what we’re up to when you don’t see us around these parts.
Paint back door and garage door.Replace back door seal.- Mulch yard.
- Replace broken lock pieces.
- Replace bathroom faucet handles.
- Weed whip.
- Clean porches and touch up porch paint.
- Touch up interior wall paint.
- Install trim piece by the fireplace.
- Fix dining room window jam.
- Touch up white baseboards.
Sell excess furniture.- Install siding corners.
- Clean out garage.
- Clean basement.
- Remove desk from landing.
- Clean sticks from top of garage.
- Clean gutters.
- Deep clean inside.
I’m also having a yard sale this weekend to try to get rid of a lot of the excess stuff we won’t be taking with us. So our garage is looking even more insane than usual. And I still have to go through the entire basement of boxes.
HOLD ME.
The goal is to have the majority of the list done in the next few weeks and the house for sale by August. It’s much more of a challenge with a demanding little toddler in our midst.
Send reinforcements, we will need them.
Any tips?
Dude, selling a house is a BILLION times harder than buying. There’s so much more work that goes into it. I’ll virtually hold you while you get ready. You can do it!!
We listed our house about a month ago and had a CRAZY list. It still isn’t done. But it’s done enough. Selling a house is hard work. But I love having everything clean and in its place! Or…at least shoved frantically behind closed doors. 😉
You list is totally doable! You totally got this!
Angela @ Number Fifty-Three
GOOD LUCK! you will make a big dent after the garage sale i bet, sell, donate, and throw out.,..it will feel good to downsize too!
I know what you mean! We actually have a garage with space for 2 cars! It’s been a LONG time since we’ve had that.
That’s quite the list! Good luck
Have you prioritized your list so you know what must happen, what should happen, and what you just really want to happen. That always helps me when I go on cleaning frenzies, plan a party, etc. Also, don’t forget my tip for purely sentimental items: take a picture of it, then get rid of it.
On a side note, I’ve been putting your “let go of just in case” philosophy to work this summer, and I have already said goodbye to so much stuff! Thanks for ongoing inspiration.
you are so sweet and encouraging. I have got rid of a lot of “just in case” items but I know I can do better.
Tips? Y’all are the experts at getting a house ready for sale! I was gonna ask you, since we’re listing our house in a couple of weeks. EEK!
I’m sure your home will sell quickly, it’s just too cute not to be loved by someone.
I hope you’ll post pix of the yard sale. Wish I could shop…
Thanks so much for the encouragement. I sure hope it sells fast. We’re tired of having so many properties to deal with. Good luck with your house sale. Crossing my fingers we both have buyers asap.
Kim if only I lived closer to help you!! You’re a rock star at this type of organizing and you know the benefits that will come (cash in hand and a much lighter load :)) are so worth all the energy and time spent. Cheers to barn living.
Thanks so much, Jaime. It’s daunting, but I know it’s all worth it.
Geesh! And I thought my moving list was brutal. #havefunwiththat You can totally do it though:) youre sooooooo close now.
LOL at the hashtag.
Good luck with the yard sale and the to-do list! Don’t listen to anything I say about keeping alllll the black frames.
I totally kept them all. Shhh… don’t tell.
I could only skim your list, because it was giving me scary flashbacks to when we sold our house. The lists! They never end! I mean…..you’ll be fine!
Sigh. I just want to hide.
whew! moving seems like such a nightmare – and add onto it that you have to pare down so much! but i know you will do it and will love living in your barn while you build your dream house. so worth it!! (and those views!)
I keep telling myself it’s going to be worth it. But moving is just horrible.
I’m busy that weekend? 😉
Touche.
Toddlers make every task more daunting, why is that?!? If there’s anyone who can accomplish everything, it’s you. I need a drink just reading what you have going on yikes. Prepare to be held by me in a few weeks in Chicago.
xoxoxoxo
Because they are soul-sucking little creatures. Who we love. We totally love them. I cannot wait to be held by you.
I’m still unpacking from our move in March. yea. if you need tips on how to NOT get things done in a timely manner, though, I’m your gal.
Hahahaha…. packing and unpacking is the worst. I just want to leave it all.
Breathe!! You got this. I know it. You are a machine. Also the wine like Cassie said. Weeeee Barn here you come!!!
Thanks, buddy. I needed that pep talk.
Oh man, I can’t say I envy that list. My tip is to hire a housecleaner to do the deep cleaning for you. I see deals on groupon/living social for deep cleans pretty often and they don’t seem too pricey.
Housekeeper. Such a great tip.
I’ve always loved the whole concept if you haven’t used the item in ‘x’ amount of months its time to sell, donate or toss — I’ve been applying this to my clothing and its really helping me keep the essentials…plus its freeing living with less ‘stuff’ I’m totally no longer tied to ‘stuff’ anymore
This is such a great tip. If only I could remember if I’ve actually used something.
I feel your pain. I am planning on listing my house in the next week or so and getting married at the end of August. I am pulling my hair out over here.
Good luck!
Eek! Good luck!
The house looks beautiful. If I lived close I would take your house off your hands and wouldn’t even make you mulch. On a side note I hope mulching goes better than last year.
Bahahahaha me too. I’m hoping to get out of mulching entirely this year. 😉
You never cease to amaze me Kim…..You have the enegy of 5….two year olds!!! Go get it girl!!!!
I wish I had the energy of Henry. He sucks it out of me. 😉
Oh, I wish I lived close, I’d be so happy to come help… As far as tips go, get rid of more than you think you should at the garage sale. Don’t get me wrong, I love all my things, but whenever we do some purging it feels so refreshing! And I rarely regret getting rid of anything.
Good luck! If wine doesn’t cut it, a cold glass of lemonade and vodka is delish on a warm summer evening.
I just want rid of everything. I sort of just want people to come into my house and make me an offer. 😉
tips: wine to get through the nights after a hard day of work on a never ending to do list?
good luck- you’ve got this!
Wine. Adding it to the top of my list. Thanks for having my back, friend.
If only I didn’t live in PA … I’d love to raid your yard sale! Good luck with everything! Sounds so overwhelming, but I can’t wait to hear about your adventure of barn living and new house building.