it's the little things

So, we're getting close.  Really, much closer.  But now it's all of the little things that are holding us back from being done.  We have the new trim up, but now we've got cover up all of the nail holes and then sand it and then paint it.  It's never ending. I swear.

The things you wouldn't think of are the things that take the longest...like cleaning up after sanding and before priming. And then, if you're doing it right, sanding again after priming and cleaning that up before painting.  Especially when there is dust everywhere, and you track it with you from room to room. Grrr.

...or caulking the tiny cracks in the window framing and filling all the old curtain rod and picture hanging holes.  And then sanding again.

 

...or polishing the hardware that goes on the windows and doors, so it looks bright and shiny.  Dan has been doing this with amazing results.  Who knew these things could be so shiny?!

So, this is some of the stuff we've been doing that's postponing the "after" photos.  We also still have a curtain rod to hang, a toilet seat to replace, a bathroom light fixture and mirror to replace, curtains to hang, and...worst of all...so bad I don't even want to write it, because it means thinking about it: fixing up the radiators.  Just thinking about it makes me feel defeated.  I have scraped most of one down to the metal, but with the other three that I still have to do, I'm just going to quickly sand them and put a fresh coat of paint on top.  I am starting to understand why there are layers of wall paper and paint on all of the walls in this house.