We found one of the hardest challenges at Project Hillside was defining a budget. Few on-line resources actually broke a list down to show total cost, over the course of a remodel. So we decided, why not, let's do our VERY best to capture dollars spent so other folks can have a general idea. I will caution you though, many of the little one off purchases are not captured in this list.
Updated: March 26, 2011
Total budget spent to date: $34,906.18
Exterior
Drill new well (125') and complete water system: DONE @ $5,655.00
Obtain township building permit for well/electrical: DONE @ $35
Replace roof over patio: DONE @ $1,400
Scrape/Paint patio: DONE
Scrape/Paint garage door: DONE @ $125
Powerwash Siding: DONE
Plant bushes in front: DONE
Replace porch steps: DONE
Grill: DONE (Charbroil Commercial Grade with 20% off! @ $300 after discounts)
Buy lawn mower and cut grass: DONE @ $160
Buy weed wacker and trim: DONE @ $70
Buy backback blower: DONE @ $130
Plant Bulbs:
Add boxed flowers to driveway side:
Paint Porch steps:
Remove secondary porch railing:
Change out screen door:
Landscape back yard, repair outdoor fireplace:
Fix steps to hill entertainment area:
Wash exterior windows:
Install motion lights:
Privacy fence: $1,700
Construct addition to back deck:
Remove debris from demo on back garage: $320
Land Survey: $250
Jacuzzi J-365 Hot Tub: $8,000
Patio bricks: $461
Patio Sand: $111
Patio Rock Base: $57
Patio edging: $79
Fieldstone Wall: $2,100
Sunroom
Repair ceiling: DONE
Prime Ceiling: DONE @ $80 (Kilz)
Paint Ceiling : DONE @ $40 in materials
Paint Walls: DONE
Polish bottom woodwork and get old paint off: DONE
Polish floors: Done
Curtains: DONE @ $265
Install small molding along floor (removed when carpet was removed):
Living Room
Repair Ceiling cracks: DONE
Prime ceiling: DONE
Paint Ceiling : DONE @ $40 in materials
Paint walls: Done
Wall cracks: Done
Paint: Done
Polish floors:
Curtains: Done
Polish woodwork on steps and baseboards: Done
Install small molding along floor (removed when carpet was removed):
Dining Room
Ceiling cracks:
Wall cracks:
Polish floors:
Curtains:
Polish woodwork and baseboards:
Kitchen
Install 2 GFI Outlets in kitchen: DONE @ $100
Rip out flooring: DONE
Rip out all plaster, lathe board, and metal stuff: DONE
Insulate walls: DONE @ $80
Rent large dumpster for all debris: DONE @ $300
Hang Drywall and finish (ready for paint): Contractor DONE @ $900
Replace all plumbing pipes and run gas line: Contractor DONE @ $500
Upgrade all kitchen electrical, run new lines for appliances: Contractor DONE @ $477
Clean all surfaces and appliances: Done
Fix pipe to upstairs sink: Done
Paint walls: Done @ $70
Order new appliances: Done @ $2,887
Install new appliances: DONE
Matching curtains:
Kitchen table: Done @ $129
Order new cabinets: $2,472.49
Install new cabinets: DONE @ $200
Purchase 12x12 Porcelain Tile: $286.37 (Got it from $5/sq foot to $.99 sq foot!)
Install Porcelain Tile: Done @ $450
Install new ceiling lights: Done @ $60
Install new cabinets: $400
Molding installation: $100
Temporary countertops: $25
Install new maple molding around cabinets/window/door frame: $600
Bathroom
Remove outlet in vanity light and install GFI outlet: DONE @ $175
Rip out flooring
New tile - little tiny hex
New tile on walls
Paint walls
New tub
New toilet
Curtains
Master Bedroom
Ceiling cracks
Paint
Refinish doors
Little man room
Ceiling cracks
Paint
Refinish doors
Office
Ceiling cracks
Paint
Refinish doors
Hang blind:
Hallway
Redo hall closet:
Garage
Fix gararage door opener: Done (GFI issue)
Clean all old cabinets from garage:
Demo old back garage: DONE
Basement
Install 100 AMP Service with breaker box: DONE @ $1,600
Install sink water lines, icemaker line, replace entire iron waste pipe (12ft section) with PVC: $795.69
Frame out for wine cellar: $377
MISC.
Replace bulb holder in basement: DONE @ $40
Change outlets from 2 prong to 3 prong: DONE @ $300
Install 6 smoke detectors: DONE @ $180.00
Treat for powder post beetles: DONE @ $280.90