YOur note is a little confusing in what needs to be done to a new home..ie countertops..why are you replacing countertops in a new home....didnt you have the option to order what you wnted? If you do replace the countertops it should not effect the cabinets and with all that dust and disruption to the kitchen be done before you move in!
OUTSIDE painting would be one of the last things you need to do unless I am missing something.
If you are going to tear out the rugs and put wood floors in of course that should be done before you move in...as interior painting would also be easier with no furniture. What are you doing in the closets...anding shelves or customizing?
If you had to prioritize with what you want done
Countertops
interior painting
closets (unless you are painting these)
floors
Exterior painting ??
I do find it amazing how different people pick different "first" projects for a new home. From your list the only thing we did in our new home during the first 30 days was add shelves in the closet. Our quick initial fixes were cabinets and shelves in the laundry room, Crown moulding, stain garage floor before movers came, add attic stairs, add work bench and shelves in garage and we also had to install blinds and curtains..
Last edited by 784caroline; 12-23-2009 at 09:06 AM.
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