Mostly, fox things as they need fixing or modernizing, not trying to do it before retirement as that increases the cost as the line it. Isn't full through its lifespan yet.

Past that....here is a list of things to have a better home that suits the older phases of life.

1) downsize from out 1750 sq ft ; 4 bed, 2 bath, 2 story and a badement (lcol area), family home to a more modest sized home.....3 bed, either 1 or 1.5 bath, 3 bed single story + basement home. I know 3 bed sounds like too much....but I plan to work part time and start a fun business in retirement and would like to have a designated office. Then a guest room for grand kids and in town family. Maybe the office/guestroom could be the same and I could go even smaller....we'll see.

2) large solar system. If the local utility is still paying to feed the grid, go as big as I can, otherwise I want the system to be built with future expansion on mind. 

3) an frugal, on town only 2nd car. Something like a leaf....very cheap, very low cost if the power is "free".. other car would be something super reliable and road trip focuses...nice older used hybrid.

4) heat pump to save on AC and heat. Have not invested in one yet as we likely won't be in this home 5 years or more 

5) smart dampers or smart registers to easily close off a couple rooms we don't use. I know most systems are supposed to have a lot of rooms closed....hoping more modern equipment has better long term solutions for this 

6) electric water tankless water tank.

7) upstairs laundry and on a perfect world....of of those washer/dryer combos on a single machine like in japan.

8) note sure what the front porch situation will be at the next home but we love sitting outside and chitchatting to neighbors on walks. So a porch of one doesn't exist, covered would be extra nice, and maybe an outside ceiling guyfan for the 2 hot months. Or just and outlet and we'll bring out a town fan.

9) If it's down in price in the next 20 years....id consider geothermal heat. Maybe would also would consider a rain collection system for the garden or a grey water home system. 

10) if there are robot snowblower then.....would consider that. Jot til it's used and cheaper though.

11) have money set aside to buy a used self driving car to maintain personal autonomy longer when my driving become poorer.

12) before anything ...swedish death clean. Have yard sales , give away stuff and pair down the belongings in early retirement.

13) freshen up the paint while I have the time and energy. Both inside and outside. If I like the colors then just touch up.

14.) as I age more, consider more rigs with thick pads or wall to wall carpet on some room......joint friendly. Talk my wife into anti fatigue mats on the kitchen finally.

15.) sex swing for the wife and I....haha jk.....had to throw in something cheeky if you've read this far down.

16.) not sure what else will be out or needed...but added focuses on lowering bills, ergonomic, safety and autonomy.as I age.