same note, similar items, like a bull’s skull strategically placed over a mantelpiece or in a garden, will only be appealing to certain types of home buyer. Remember that your goal is to make your home an open template so a prospective home buyer can envision living in the house. Linoleum Flooring No one likes walking across sticky linoleum barefoot. Simply put, get rid of linoleum flooring. At one time, it was a popular option, especially in the case of patterned linoleum that could mimic wood or tile flooring. Nowadays, linoleum is almost synonymous with inexpensive apartments and a careless sense of decoration. Instead, opt for flooring materials like hardwood that are not only comfortable, but also visually appealing. Popcorn Ceilings If a home contains a popcorn ceiling (also known as a “textured ceiling” or a “stucco ceiling”), it instantly communicates to a home buyer that it has not been modernized. Popcorn ceilings were popular from the 1950s all the way to the 1980s as an inexpensive, ubiquitous alternative to cover up imperfections and unadorned drywall. To modern eyes, it looks more like a dreary Motel 6 than a warm home. Removal of popcorn ceilings, like wallpaper, is a labor-intensive affair, so be sure to get it
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