WHAT'S WORTH REPAIRING?
Remember, it’s not wise to spend your money updating, upgrading, and repairing everything in your home. You'll likely not get the return on investment you’re hoping for. Not all things are worth repairing; some need to be thrown out and others simply need to be replaced. The points above are suggestions; they might not all apply to your home. Instead, carefully inspect your home and develop a plan that will match your budget, improve your home, and increase your home’s value. For example, if your kitchen appliances are ugly, outdated, or not even working well, it’s not worth repairing them; you need to replace them. If your budget doesn’t allow this upgrade, then get to work on cleaning your appliances as you’ve never done before, inside and out, and find a way to improve their appearance. If you already have wooden floors installed at home, look for scratches and be prepared for some refinishing. Buyers will inspect your home, but if you do some minor repairs and refinishing, there’s no need to replace the entire flooring. This will save you a lot of time and money. Energy efficiency is important to many buyers, who now look for it in many parts of the home—including windows. Replacing your old windows with these energy-efficient ones is a simple yet significant way to improve the value of your home and appeal to conscious buyers. If your bathroom floors are already tiled, look for any flaws or cracks, especially if the tiles are white or light-colored. These minor repairs can make all the difference. Remember your
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