lightbulb, all electrical work should be handled by a licensed professional. Besides being too complicated for most homeowners to handle, electrical repairs pose a huge risk of electrocution and fire. Are Your Floors Buyer-Approved? If you’ve watched any HGTV show in the last several years, you know one of the first things home buyers are likely to notice is the type of flooring running through the house. If your flooring is dirty, chipped, worn, outdated — or an unappealing color — chances are, buyers will take notice — and move on to the next house. When buyers see bad floors, they immediately see dollar signs. And no one wants to see extra dollar signs before they even purchase a home.
So what kind of flooring should you get?
Based on data from the National Association of Realtors®, 54% of home buyers were willing to pay more for wood floors. But if you can’t afford wood floors, there are many options for wood- look tiles, vinyls and laminates — some even waterproof — that will more than satisfy picky buyers. Your Front Door: The Ultimate First Impression
Your front door is the gateway to your home.
A freshly stained or painted door, with shiny new hardware and clean glass, says “Welcome home!” to buyers who come to see 102
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