by thoroughly washing, sanding, and painting them with spray paint made specifically for kitchen and bath hardware, making it cost-effective. Check these hardware items closely and replace, as needed:
• Towel bars • Toilet paper holder • Door handles • Dated light fixtures
The goal is to touch up your home nicely without excessive spending. The Internet has a wealth of DIY videos that can help you update your bath and kitchen if your budget is limited. If you have broken or worn-out hardware, it’s best to replace the entire set. If you can find matching pieces, you can paint the old and new to match. You could also consolidate all the good parts in one bathroom and replace all the hardware in the other.
FLOORING
A buyer will downgrade your home’s value if your floors are in bad shape. If your home’s flooring is well done and in excellent condition, then buyers will pay more. There’s no point in spending money if the improvements don’t add significant value or help the home sell more quickly, but there are options that won’t break the budget. Repairing and thoroughly cleaning the floors is the least expensive way. Move furniture out of the way and note condition, scratches, stains, or blemishes. Carpets can be steam cleaned to eliminate stains and odors. If the carpets are path-worn and dull, you can replace them easily with other kinds of flooring with a reasonable ROI, although carpeting does make a room feel cozy. Laminate floors can be cosmetically fixed with repair kits found at home improvement stores. Hardwood flooring can be easily refinished
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