The renovation autopsy: would we have done anything differently?

I took a long hiatus from blogging, largely because the renovation was over. We moved on to making our furnishings fit, rearranging rooms, and generally trying not to spend any more money. 

This summer marks the second anniversary with our new second floor. People sometimes ask if there's anything that we'd do differently if we had the chance. 

Without a doubt, we would still add the second story, and the front porch. The overall goals of the project were well-met, and we have no regrets about any of it. While there's nothing major we'd do differently, there are a handful of minor things we might change. 

Like what, you ask? Read on.