The Punchlist

I now know why the tasks for getting a home ready for sale or occupation are called a punchlist...because the list makes you want to (junk?) punch someone. (Yes. I just wrote that out loud.) Or, at minimum, it makes me think of this Saturday Night Live clip of Andy Samberg punching people.

I don't know if it's my perception or reality...although a philosopher would ask what the difference was...but each home sale and move is more work than the one before. YUCK! If ever a case could be made for downsizing, the following list is it. And keep in mind...we travel light! When we moved to Texas from Virginia, I sold almost everything that wasn't nailed down. Literally. And...pat myself on the back...a lot of it for more than I bought it for! See the beginning of an avalanche below. 

Home Repair / Cleaning
6		1	Refinish front door	3
7		1	Paint - General Walls	3
8		1	Paint - Doors and Trim	4		Note:  Probably best to outsource
9		2	Paint - Garage Floor	3
10		2	Restain exterior fence	8
11		1	Carpet Cleaning	Outsource		Note:  Mack's carpet is a disaster and has multiple stains
12		????	Replace Carpet in MSTBD	Outsource
13		2	Clean grout	??
14		1	Clean all exterior windows	??
15		1	Touch up / stain kitchen cabinets	??
16		1	Replace tiolets seats	2
17		2	???Replace Sink ???
18
19		1	Deep clean	Outsource
20
21			Landscaping
22		1	Lawn	4		Initial clean up; consider a service mowing or at least treatment
23		1	Front yard	????
24		1	Mulch	Outsource
25		????	??? New Items???	????		Budget for plants, etc.
26
27			House Staging
28		1	Setup new shelfs	3
29		1	Buy boxes or packing material for garage	2
30		1	Donate Clothes - Round 1	4
31		1	Throw Away Junk - Round 2	6
32		2	Pack clothes and boxes	8
33		2	Organize garage	12