https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Fri, 31 Jul 2026 07:17:48 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-upgrades-would-you-like-to-do-to-your-home#post-565501 Wed, 13 Feb 2013 22:15:32 +0000 autumn865 565501@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We NEED new windows but we WANT a new master bathroom. Needless to say it will be new windows in the spring! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-upgrades-would-you-like-to-do-to-your-home#post-565432 Wed, 13 Feb 2013 22:00:06 +0000 littlek 565432@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Our house is less than 1 year old but I would do the following:</p> <p>- add molding in LR and DR<br /> - paint (whole house, only room done is LO)<br /> - remove carpet in office and change to hardwood<br /> - turn the unfinished part of basement into work out room and storage (current project) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-upgrades-would-you-like-to-do-to-your-home#post-565431 Wed, 13 Feb 2013 22:00:06 +0000 matador84 565431@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Same here! Our house was built in 1958 and we are going to have to wait until we have saved up more money to do everything we want but it will be great when we can...add hardwoods, new appliances in kitchen, exterior paint, paint rooms, add a staircase and rooms to finished attic, update bathrooms. I cannot wait! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-upgrades-would-you-like-to-do-to-your-home#post-565418 Wed, 13 Feb 2013 21:57:24 +0000 Minnie_Girl 565418@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We have an ambitious list for our 13yo house...</p> <p>-Hardwoods on the first floor/new carpets throughout<br /> -Kitchen overhaul<br /> -Privacy fence around the 1/4 acre backyard<br /> -Landscaping<br /> -Two new AC units<br /> -Finishing the basement<br /> -Replacing the front door</p> <p>That's not including the smaller stuff, like painting, new light fixtures, DIYing built-ins, and replacing all the builder grade, not to mention all the repairs we've already done. Gah! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-upgrades-would-you-like-to-do-to-your-home#post-565007 Wed, 13 Feb 2013 20:13:56 +0000 prettylizy 565007@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Re-paint the spare bedroom, I'd love to rip the tile out and replace it in our foyer, kitchen and upstairs bathroom. In a dream world I'd re-do the downstairs bathroom too. I would also love to repaint and recarpet the family room. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-upgrades-would-you-like-to-do-to-your-home#post-564993 Wed, 13 Feb 2013 20:11:21 +0000 Mrs. Jacks 564993@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We need to paint our bedroom, redo the pool and relandscape around it, and pull up the carpet on the stairs. Otherwise our house is pretty done! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-upgrades-would-you-like-to-do-to-your-home#post-564914 Wed, 13 Feb 2013 19:58:49 +0000 Mrs. Champagne 564914@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Our house is new, so there are just a few things:</p> <p>Paint (builder paint blows!)<br /> Finish the basement (we've started)<br /> Garden (so far we suck at this...)<br /> Backsplash </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-upgrades-would-you-like-to-do-to-your-home#post-564862 Wed, 13 Feb 2013 19:48:06 +0000 MrsH 564862@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I want to finish the basement. Dh wants to heat the garage. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-upgrades-would-you-like-to-do-to-your-home#post-564262 Wed, 13 Feb 2013 15:54:17 +0000 lioneyes 564262@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>in the past 2 years, we have put in hardwood floors in our bedroom, renovated our bathroom, upgraded our bedroom, office, foyer and dining room. still left to do: garbage disposal, new fan/light in bathroom, and retile the kitchen floor/backsplash. nothing major but i've hit a wall. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-upgrades-would-you-like-to-do-to-your-home#post-564250 Wed, 13 Feb 2013 15:49:18 +0000 LindsayInNY 564250@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>How funny that you posted this! I was thinking of the same thing :) The place we're (hopefully) buying is fairly up to date. Yet, I still feel like I need to find something to do! The stove/range is newer than the refrigerator and dishwasher so I suppose that we'll look to replace those eventually? And one bedroom needs to be repainted (we like all the other colors). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-upgrades-would-you-like-to-do-to-your-home#post-564237 Wed, 13 Feb 2013 15:45:11 +0000 Smurfette 564237@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Finish the basement<br /> Upgrade the kitchen counter-tops to granite<br /> Upgrade the master bath counter-tops<br /> Replace french doors in the living room (2 sets)<br /> Resod the backyard and frontyard<br /> Carpet in master bedroom<br /> Replace light fixtures </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-upgrades-would-you-like-to-do-to-your-home#post-564236 Wed, 13 Feb 2013 15:44:27 +0000 Bao 564236@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@berdine: Unfortunately, the window is molded :/ so it has to come out. That is a good idea though! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-upgrades-would-you-like-to-do-to-your-home#post-564232 Wed, 13 Feb 2013 15:42:42 +0000 Mrs. Pickle 564232@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I want to redo my kitchen and master bath and get new flooring. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-upgrades-would-you-like-to-do-to-your-home#post-564227 Wed, 13 Feb 2013 15:39:45 +0000 cheert16 564227@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Renovate our Kitchen and downstairs bathroom (both of which are on our to do list- but take a significant amount of saving before jumping in)<br /> Paint and restlye my dining room<br /> New flooring for the upstairs hallway<br /> Paint and style the last bedroom upstairs (we have 5 bedrooms and 4 are done- the last is kinda a holding grounf for furniture that doesnt have a home right now!)<br /> Finish hanging pictures/artwork in every room of my house!<br /> New siding outside<br /> Refinish and expand our deck around our pool </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-upgrades-would-you-like-to-do-to-your-home#post-564221 Wed, 13 Feb 2013 15:37:21 +0000 Bookish 564221@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We have an "upgrade in the next year" list + an "upgrade in the next 5 years list"</p> <p>In the next year:<br /> Upgrade bathroom faucets<br /> Re-do tree beds in backyard<br /> Finish replacing the light fixtures in the dining room/entry<br /> Paint the Master Bathroom<br /> Buy a new fridge (sort of a house upgrade!)<br /> Paint the front door red or buy a new front door</p> <p>In the next 5:<br /> Replace the A/C unit<br /> Replace the counter tops with either nicer laminate or solid surface and add a tile backsplash<br /> Replace the fake wood floors with nicer looking fake wood floors :p<br /> Replace the shower surround in the Master Bath </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-upgrades-would-you-like-to-do-to-your-home#post-564216 Wed, 13 Feb 2013 15:35:27 +0000 avivoca 564216@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>- Purchase a stainless steel stove (I'm waiting for it to break or be on super sale)<br /> - Update bathrooms (very, very dated)<br /> - Replace carpet with hardwood to match that in the kitchen<br /> - New roof and windows (will be happening in the next four years </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-upgrades-would-you-like-to-do-to-your-home#post-564210 Wed, 13 Feb 2013 15:31:48 +0000 Pepper 564210@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We built a home, but we'd still like to finish the basement and add on a deck. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-upgrades-would-you-like-to-do-to-your-home#post-564185 Wed, 13 Feb 2013 15:20:16 +0000 mlm2934 564185@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>-Purchase stainless steel dishwasher, stove, and fridge<br /> -replace backyard cement patio with stone patio<br /> -replace both bathroom faucets and shower heads<br /> -wireless wall mount of television </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-upgrades-would-you-like-to-do-to-your-home#post-564176 Wed, 13 Feb 2013 15:17:53 +0000 Goldilocks1107 564176@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>New carpet, new light fixtures (everything was brass. We're slowly transitioning to brushed nickel), new oven/microwave/dishwasher (the fridge is newer),redo the backyard (big project in a few years). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-upgrades-would-you-like-to-do-to-your-home#post-564169 Wed, 13 Feb 2013 15:15:58 +0000 Mrs. Lemon-Lime 564169@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Landscaping. We put in over 5k already, but its not exactly what I want. Put in hi hats in our living room. And get a new washer and dryer. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-upgrades-would-you-like-to-do-to-your-home#post-564138 Wed, 13 Feb 2013 15:05:51 +0000 LuLu Mom 564138@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>In this house, I want new carpet and fresh paint on the walls. But we have been talking more and more about moving, so I don't know if these will happen! I would rather put the money into the new place! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-upgrades-would-you-like-to-do-to-your-home#post-564137 Wed, 13 Feb 2013 15:05:42 +0000 LaughLines 564137@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@bao if you don't have the time to do the glass cubes in the shower yet (or want a super cheap alternative) this is what they did on young house love (great blog for home reno stuff) for their bathroom window and it looks great/easy! </p> <p><a href="http://www.younghouselove.com/2012/04/frosting-tanking-sucking-it-up/" rel="nofollow">http://www.younghouselove.com/2012/04/frosting-tanking-sucking-it-up/</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-upgrades-would-you-like-to-do-to-your-home#post-564131 Wed, 13 Feb 2013 15:04:19 +0000 Weagle 564131@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Remodel kitchen and 2 bathrooms<br /> Paint (again)<br /> Make basement into family room<br /> Switch dining room and current living room<br /> Landscaping </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-upgrades-would-you-like-to-do-to-your-home#post-564124 Wed, 13 Feb 2013 15:02:21 +0000 sunny 564124@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Eventually I'd love to redo our kitchens and bathrooms. They are functional and in decent condition, but very dated. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-upgrades-would-you-like-to-do-to-your-home#post-564118 Wed, 13 Feb 2013 15:02:03 +0000 Alivoo01 564118@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Renovate the entire master bath and kitchen!!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-upgrades-would-you-like-to-do-to-your-home#post-564100 Wed, 13 Feb 2013 14:56:44 +0000 PurplePumps 564100@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>New kitchen cabinets and fridge, new bathroom cabinets/counters/toilets, hardwood upstairs, cement board siding instead of wood, and a new deck. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-upgrades-would-you-like-to-do-to-your-home#post-564085 Wed, 13 Feb 2013 14:53:18 +0000 Chillybear 564085@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Finish the built ins in our addition<br /> Finish the basement<br /> Paver patio our back<br /> Install a gas fireplace<br /> New windows<br /> Reno the upstairs bathroom<br /> Add a vestibule to the front entry</p> <p>sigh.... all these are big projects that take money...... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-upgrades-would-you-like-to-do-to-your-home#post-564083 Wed, 13 Feb 2013 14:52:57 +0000 autumnlove 564083@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Exterior paint, backyard landscaping...I want to put in a swingset, bathrooms, kitchen, new doors...</p> <p>We got an estimate for new doors the other day and they are so expensive! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-upgrades-would-you-like-to-do-to-your-home#post-564081 Wed, 13 Feb 2013 14:52:20 +0000 Adira 564081@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We bought a newish home because we're not really "upgrade" people - we're lazy! But I would LOVE to finish our basement to make it more useable! Also, it could use new paint - some of the colors are just bleh! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-upgrades-would-you-like-to-do-to-your-home#post-564075 Wed, 13 Feb 2013 14:49:54 +0000 Bao 564075@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We are buying an older house and of course there are a million things I want to do to it but a couple of things top on our list are:</p> <p>Put in a Dishwasher<br /> Some electrical<br /> New water heater<br /> Paint (if that counts)<br /> Install glass cubes in place of the window in the shower<br /> New flooring in the entryway</p> <p>Those are just a few of the things we would like to do in the first 6 months of living there. After that the long list would continue with redoing the basement, kitchen and new windows through out the house. Those will take a while ;) </p>