CHAPTER 8 Floors, Fixtures, and Curb
Appeal—AKA the Ultimat AKA the Ultimate Glow-Up Let’s be honest: when buyers walk into your home, the first thing they notice isn’t your freshly alphabetized spice rack or your clever use of mason jars. Nope. They’re looking down at your floors, silently asking, “How many dogs, kids, or red wine incidents has this carpet survived?”
Flooring matters. A lot.
Let’s Talk Dirty (Carpets, That Is) Unless you’ve been vacuuming in pearls and banning shoes since the day you moved in, your carpet’s probably seen some things. Pets, kids, coffee spills, and maybe that one time someone thought white wine doesn’t stain. (It does.) You’ve got two main options: replace it or stage a full-blown carpet redemption arc.
Carpet Cleaning 101:
*Lightly Used Carpet? Rent a shampooer, move the furniture like a boss, and scrub it down. Buyers will be too impressed by the fresh scent to notice anything else. *Stained Battlefield? Break out the steam cleaner or call in the pros. Steam + spot treatments = miracles. *Still Ugly? No shame. Cover small disasters with tasteful area rugs. Just don’t try to hide a crime scene under a welcome 30
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