The first several weeks we cleaned, painted, did yard work, unpacked boxes, shopped, researched products online, and stopped occasionally to visit with friends. One of the major factors easing our return to the US after living overseas for 19 years has been coming back to a town and community we love, and a state where we have some of our closest friends.

 

Washed with Murphy's Oil Soap and rubbed with tung oil, our bed and chair perked right up.

Original bamboo blinds were in bad repair. 

Dirty walls!

Wood stove needs some polish and paint

Master bedroom with cleaned wooden frame and drawers, and brand new TempurPedic  mattress.

Friends had used and cared for our oak dining table while we were gone. It was great to see it back, and in such fine shape! Those counter stools stayed through all the renters. Those needed some cleaning and oiling, but we'll need to do some work on the swivel mechanisms. That can wait!