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July 11, 2008 in Home Related | Tags: garden design, garden fencing, garden fountains, garden furniture, garden home, garden ornaments, home closets, home construction loan, home cooking, home improvement, home insurance, home rack, home renovation, home repair, home security cameras, home theater design | Leave a comment
But if the rug is really bad, get berber from one of the home improvement stores and install it yourself.
LIGHTING
Upgrading the lighting is an inexpensive way to improve the look and mood of a house. Replace the fixtures, install dimmers and use soft-wattage light bulbs. Buy a chandelier, but nothing too ornate. Keep the outside lights on at night because prospective home buyers often drive through neighborhoods after dark.
LIVING ROOM AND CLOSETS
A cluttered house quickly turns off buyers, so lose the knickknacks. Make the house appear open and inviting. Pack up one-third of a closet’s contents and store the junk somewhere off site. A crowded closet tells buyers the house doesn’t have adequate storage.
GARAGE
Garage organization is big business these days and the before/after photos offer dramatic contrasts.
