The summer escaped us. Too much meshugas. Now all of those home projects have been pushed back to the fall. Exterior projects should take priority, but what’s another year? We tend to get to the more pleasant projects first.

Here’s my to do list based on the fun-o-meter.

So, what do you enjoy doing?

1. Strip paint from wainscotting. Re-paint. (Fun:0)

2. Paint shutters which are getting moldy in damp basement. (Fun:1)

3. Paint walls and decorative molding. (Fun:5)

4. Pick out new entry doors. (Fun:10)

5. Probably strip and restore entry doors. (Fun:0)

6. Replace rotted wood from front bay windows. (Husband’s job. Who cares?)

7. Paint new bay window wood. (Fun:4)

8. Pick out decking for porch. (Fun:10)

9. Pick out porch balusters. (Fun:10)

10. Help hubby install decking. (Fun:5)

11. Strip and repaint balusters. (Fun:-2)

12. Use porch before winter 2008. (Ain’t gonna happen, but would be high on the fun-o-meter)