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One of the hardest things about selling a house is making the old appear new. It can be a costly venture to start replacing cupboards, bathroom fixtures and the like. Here are some economical Band-Aid solutions to help get your home sale worthy. Keep in mind, however, sometimes that old bathtub or front porch is beyond repair and you may have to bite the bullet and replace it. Instead of removing damaged wood door jambs, windowsills or pillars, you can repair the wood by filling it with two-part epoxy. This is perfect for small fixes to areas that are difficult to remove or expensive to replace such as intricate moldings. This is extremely durable and often times the fill will outlast the wood. Cigarette burns in vinyl flooring are almost impossible to remove. Occasionally, for less severe burns, some fine sand paper will get rid of it. If that doesn't work, then you have to resort to camouflage. Your best friend is appliance touch-up paint or for a larger selection of colors, nail polish does an amazing job of covering up the burn and is extremely durable. In addition to using on vinyl floors, appliance touch-up paint actually does do a great job of covering up small nicks and scratches on fridges and stoves. When we were moving, we had an old faded sofa that we were intending to cover, but couldn't afford at the time. A quick trip to IKEA produced an economical throw and a couple of accent cushions that spruced up our old couch. When it comes to decks, if you can't re-stain the entire surface, give it a pressure wash and touch-up the stain on the railings. Do however; give your love to the front entrance. Repaint or clean the front porch and clear it of any clutter. Perk up your stained wood cupboards by having them professionally cleaned. They can be completely updated with a coat of paint or stain and some modern handles. If the walls aren't in bad shape, get out the touch up paint for quick cover-ups. If it's been a few years since you painted last, you may want to give the doors and trim a quick coat. You'll be surprised at how much it brightens the whole house. Lubricate your locks and hinges to eliminate those squeaky doors during an open house. Remove oil stains from your driveway or garage by sprinkling fine cat litter over the area, rub it in using and broom and let it sit. Sweep it up and apply another layer, allowing it to sit for about a day. Next, clean with soap and water and the stain should have disappeared or at least faded considerably. Unsightly cracks in concrete can easily be covered up by resurfacing the area. Begin by giving the patio or walkway a thorough cleaning and let it dry. Combine concrete resurface powder with water and using a trowel, apply a thin coat over the area. If a bathtub is in really bad shape, it can be re glazed to look like new, for much less than replacing the entire unit. However, if the only problem is a build up of soap scum and water marks, here is a little trick that will make your tub shine. Bounce dryer sheets. Wrap a single sheet around a sponge, dampen the wall and wipe. It does an amazing job of breaking down the residue on shower walls, floors, taps, and will make your glass doors crystal clear.
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