Today’s prompt: “write your own Sei Shonagon-style list of ‘things.'” (http://www.napowrimo.net/day-nine-5/)
Things that Make a Home
Home is where the heart is
Replace deadbolts and door knobs
Redo baseboards and window trim:
Cut, stain, install
All brand new custom fit
Paint
Strip and refinish doors
More paint
Hardwood floors: strip, sand
Refinish
Sump pump
vent fan
Insulate water lines
Ductwork
Home is where you make it
Replace light switches, outlets
New ceiling fans
Custom built breakfast nook
Storage bench
Custom built-in closet organizers
Bookshelves
Comfy window seat
Caulk, regrout tile
New shower cartridge
Magic Eraser is a god-send
Home is where you want it to be
Cut up sod, create garden
Install fence: post hole auger, concrete
(Heaviest 50 pound bags you’ll ever lift)
Tree removal
Landscaping
Plant trees
More landscaping
Lawn mower spark plugs
Clean the carburetor
Replace garage door springs
Custom built workbench
Custom storage solutions
New snow shovel
Gonna build a garden shed soon
Barbecue grill
Porch swing
Dining on the deck
Home is where you are
John the Librarian 