Spring is Sprung in Salem

It is that time again when the OCD in me screams spring cleaning. Finding the time however is a little more difficult. Here are 6 Worth-the-Price Fix-Ups that require cleaning and fixing up your home that don't involve hiring Amelia Bedelia.







1. Clean Up your Act. Remove any unused items, declutter countertops, organize shelves and closets, and make the home sparkling clean.


$50 to $200 Cost for tubs to store in the attic or garage
Make $20 to ? selling it on Ebay or CL

2. Brighten Up. Clean all windows, replace window treatments, update fixtures, open the windows.

$250 Cost for new stuff or paint to renew old light fixtures or curtain rods.
Make $20 to ? selling old stuff on Ebay or CL

3. Stage It. Rearrange stuff, get new accessories and furniture to enhance not crowd rooms and play some music.

$200 Cost look on CL or borrow from a friend
Make $20 to ? sell it

4. Go Green Thumb. Curb appeal please! Do all maintenance you have been neglecting and bring in some new plants and mulch. Flowers on the porch invite!

$200 Cost

5. If it Broke, Fix it! Go around the home and make a list of what needs to be repaired and get on it. Call Amelia if you need help with this one. Don't tell her to "weed the garden"

$? Cost


6. Floor it. If it is worn out replace it. Carpets need cleaning too. Look for coupons or ask for referals from friends.

$200 to ?

7. Relax. Call your Friendly Neighborhood Real Estate Agent and invite him over for a bbq.


This post was inspired by 6 Worth-the-Price Fix-Ups in Realtor Magazine April May 2011