Why Stop There?

When our bookcase toppled in the earthquake we piled books in a spare room and studied the empty area left in the hallway. Why buy a new case and set it up against old paint and flooring, so we painted the wall and thought about a new floor.

But why stop there? The kitchen floor is on the schedule for replacement next year. We should replace it now so it matches the floor under the new bookcase.

And if we are doing the floor under the bookcase in the hall, and in the kitchen, then we should add the two bathrooms. It makes more sense to buy big chunks of flooring and do it all at once.

But why stop there? Around the corner, the bathroom could do with some brightening. Has it really been 20 years since the last coat of paint? And the lights, faucets, and towel racks are ancient. We’ll shop for the latest designs.       

The master bath needs an update too. Won’t that look sharp?

But why stop there? We’ll spruce up the kitchen walls, and while we’re at it, let’s paint the whole inside of the house. That way it will be ready for the new carpeting next spring.

But why stop there? Because we will run out of money till next spring!

PLAN FOR NEXT YEAR:

New carpeting.  Paint the outside of the house to match the new insides. 

OOPS, HOLD EVERYTHING. WE CAN’T DO ANYTHING UNTIL WE FIX THE ROOF BEFORE RAINY SEASON!

Napa's earthquake in August served as motivation for our home improvements. What motivates you?