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Old House Project Index

1830 property, exterior envelope through major renovations
Total projects 16
Exterior envelope 8 projects
Major renovations 4 projects
Interior carpentry 4 projects
1 Exterior Envelope
Exterior paint, north wall Needs Attention
NEXT Renew Dennis quote and lock paint color across all walls

Lead positive. $6,900 base quoted, $8,900 to $10,400 likely all-in with siding adder. Quote expired April 2025. Storm window swap sequenced before Dennis mobilizes.

TAGS Bundle, Dennis exterior · Blocks: bedroom storm windows · Project brief
Fix siding and kitchen sink window Needs Attention
NEXT Confirm scope with Mark at Pinnacle Carpentry and schedule mobilization

Mark at Pinnacle Carpentry quoted $2,500. Standalone scope, separate from Dennis exterior bundle. Siding repair plus kitchen sink window replacement.

TAGS $2,500 quoted · Pinnacle Carpentry
Basement door replacement Active
NEXT Call CT Cellar Doors at 203-591-9507 for site visit and itemized quote

Exterior bulkhead and cellar door on fieldstone foundation. Failed header at house wall. Professional install confirmed, Bilco Classic Series target.

TAGS CT Cellar Doors · Project brief
Bedroom storm windows Active
NEXT Lock paint color with Dennis before placing Allied Window Saver order

Three failing aluminum storms on the bedroom level. Allied Window Saver low-profile aluminum with integrated screen. Caleb removes and installs after Dennis demobilizes.

TAGS Needs: dennis exterior · Build guide
Exterior paint, front wall Deferred
NEXT Hold for 2027 budget cycle, re-engage Dennis when north wall closes

$7,275 base quoted, $8,000 to $10,000 all-in. Most expensive single wall due to front elevation complexity. Bundle math is $20,875 base across all three walls.

TAGS Window: 2027 · Bundle, Dennis exterior · Project brief
Exterior paint, side and patio wall Deferred
NEXT Hold for 2027 budget cycle, renew quote with bundle pricing when north wall closes

Lead-free wall, no encapsulation needed. Standard prep, prime, two-coat, reglaze older windows.

TAGS Window: 2027 · Bundle, Dennis exterior · Project brief
Fix or replace front door Backlog
NEXT Assess fit, condition, and Manor or Cottage aesthetic options

Front entry door needs assessment before scoping. Aesthetic decision pending.

Fix and replace dining room door Backlog
NEXT Assess once dining room wall scope is decided

Door fate may shift if Open Dining Room Wall changes the wall configuration.

TAGS Needs: dining wall assessment
2 Major Renovations
Toe-kick heater diagnostic Active
NEXT Cut access panel from above to start the 7-step diagnostic

Hydronic toe-kick under kitchen island, fan dead 5+ years. Diagnostic determines DIY repair (electrical, plumbing, carpentry crossover) vs roughly $8K pro hire.

TAGS Diagnostic guide · Kitchen island
Renovate master bath Backlog
NEXT Run Project Kickoff skill for multi-expert synthesis

Major renovation requiring expert synthesis before any structural decisions.

Open dining room wall Backlog
NEXT Structural assessment required before any work

Wall opening between dining room and adjacent space. Structural review gates everything else.

TAGS Blocks: dining room door
Replace sunroom floor and winterize Backlog
NEXT Run Project Kickoff skill to scope floor material and insulation

Floor and envelope work to make the sunroom four-season usable.

3 Interior Carpentry
Spice rack Active
NEXT Verify Old House kitchen wall dimensions and stud locations before sourcing walnut and brass

Wall-mounted spice rack, 42 in W by 45.5 in H by 4 to 6.5 in D stepped depth. Walnut carcass with brass accent against Essex Green millwork.

TAGS Build guide · Kitchen
Update basement stairs Backlog
NEXT Define scope, cosmetic refinish vs structural rebuild

Memory project. Scope and execution path TBD.

Update first floor stairs Backlog
NEXT Define scope, cosmetic refinish vs structural rebuild

Memory project. Scope and execution path TBD.

Master bedroom built-ins Backlog
NEXT Define wall, function, and aesthetic before scoping millwork

Julia-led DIY build. Memory phase, no dimensions or wall selected yet.

4 Legend
How to read this board Legend

Needs Attention means a project needs action this week. Window: 2027 tags mark deferred projects with a known future budget cycle. Flag state encodes urgency: Needs Attention is urgent, then Active, Deferred, and Backlog.

16 projects total. Mockup generated May 3, 2026.

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