Below Are Several Low

If there is a large area that needs repainting you may just want to repaint the whole wall. The best idea usually is to keep base colors neutral so that you can use contrasting colors as an accent.Identify and eliminate any unpleasant odors. Just make sure to choose a tasteful design with moderate colors. The most common causes of odors are leaks around bathroom fixtures, mold in areas that trap moisture, tobacco smoke and animals.. You also may want to replace soap dispensers, etc.Clean of your bathroom counter.Repair and repaint any broken moldings around doors and windows. If necessary hang a shelf to provide room for extra storage. Buyers will judge how well you have taken care of your house by how well you have maintained your other possessions.Thoroughly clean the shower/tub in the bathrooms (including any grout lines). Not everything will apply to your situation and you will need to use your own best judgment to decide where your time is best spent.Below are several low cost ways to increase the value of your house and make it easier to sale.Keep in mind that you want to appeal to the most buyers possible so you will want to stay away from any extreme colors or designs. If the shower head is worn and gunky, spend a few bucks and replace it with a bright shiny new one.Clean and wax vinyl flooring so that it shines.Make sure to check where door knobs may be hitting the wall and causing a dent in the wall. You may want to hang a new rail or install a shelf or other organizer to make the closets look as spacious as possible. (Brighter rooms look bigger)Get a small tub of drywall compound and a drywall sander and repair any small cracks, holes, dents and nail pops.Add a wallpaper border to brighten up a kitchen or bathroom. Clean the closet thoroughly so that it smells nice and fresh. Be ruthless and get rid of anything that you haven't used in the last year or two.Organize your closets. If they are out of date, replace them all. If you have wood floors clean and polish them with the appropriate treatment depending on how they are finished.Clean the stuff off the front of your refrigerator and shine it up. Then touch up with a little paint. If necessary, get them washed and waxed.Remove heavy window coverings that block out light.Replace broken knobs or buttons on appliances.As hard as it may be, keep your laundry/utility room neat and organized.Replace burned out or dim light bulbsClean out and organize your garage. Go through them first and throw out (or take to your local thrift store) anything you don't use anymore.Repaint the fronts of old, dated cabinets Replace missing or broken drawer handles and cabinet pulls.Invest in a new set of hand towels, for the bathroom, that are just for show. You can either, remove the paneling, repair the wall and repaint it or sand the paneling and paint right over it.Go through every room and de-junk your house.Buy inexpensive brackets and hang up tools so they are out of the way.Older homes may have dark wood paneling that dates the home and makes the room look small and uninviting.Get rid of any ratty old pieces of furniture. Obviously when showing the house you will want to keep your pets outside if at all possible.Do the same with the oven and make sure to clean the inside of the oven.Get things organized and into drawers rather than strewn across the countertop. Use a good primer first, dark.