Shortly after I left for work today, I had a power outage.  I'm grateful for the gas stove that was able to stay working as it is independent of any electrical outages.

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I just had my new washer and dryer installed and am currently doing my first load of laundry.  I have not decided on which of the remaining home improvement tasks I want to take on next during the Spring besides the AC tune-up.

Gonna try and take a quick nap.

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I just ordered a washer and dryer; they should arrive sometime March 13.  I plan to install them myself.

I also just talked with my water company about my bill.  Initially they said it was correct, but when I asked them to compare it to my previous bill, they said it was not correct and will be giving me a partial refund on my next bill.

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1. Basement (big project)
   
   • wall
     
   • floor
     
   • Install door to basement (R)
     
   • Seal AC/Heating in basement
     
   • Fix foundation sections outdoors
     
   • Insulate basement
     
   • ✔ (completed: 03/13/26) Install Dryer (R)
     
   • ✔ (completed: 03/13/26) Install Washer (R)
2. Seal porch (R)
   
3. Tune up deck
   
4. Roommate(?)
   
5. Get Lawnmower (R)
   
6. Get/Build Shed (R)
   
7. Unlisted item (R)
   
8. Remove two piles of branches
   
9. Tune up AC unit
   
10. Remove tree #2
    
11. Add humidifier to HVAC
    
12. Consult with flood zone inspector
    
13. ✔ (completed: 01/09/26) Gas Hearth installed
    
14. ✔ (completed: 12/19/25) Extend Gas lines (2)
    
15. ✔ (completed: 11/18/25) New water heater
    
16. ✔ (completed: 10/14/25) Remove tree 1
    
17. ✘ (abandoned: 10/13/25) Fix Bathroom fan #2
    
18. ✔ (completed: 10/11/25) Fix bathroom Fans #1
    
19. ✔ (completed: 10/10/25) Finish moving items from previous residence (✔ mats, ✔ clothes, and ✔ books from garage)
    
20. ✔ (completed: 10/03/25) Sewer
    
21. ✔ (completed: 10/01/25) Assemble two shelves
    

I'd say those are all of the really important things.

I'd like to be able to get all, or at least most of it done, within 5 years.

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