.- Install added insulation (attic, basement ceilings, ect)- Install Energy Star appliances- Convert oil furnaces to gas if possible.- Upgrade furnace to high-efficiency unit (90+ rating)- Convert oil water heater to gas if possible.- Recycle: demo, paper towels, drink bottles, ect.- Replace the toilet (old toilets use a lot more water!)

Is remodeling allowed--replacing carpet with tile, new cupboards, ceiling repair, updating a bath, for instance?

My bedroom ceiling has been repaired, and there is now a hawk and trowel finish on it.

The other question, I called him to ask about painting my popcorn ceiling, in just the living room--it's the only one that needs it.

CO2 and smoke detectors have to be in so many places, so many feet from a bedroom and within a certain amount of inches from where the ceiling meets the wall.

I always make sure I get enough paint to do the ceiling as well because when you’re on your back, you will be looking at it.

- demanding that we return to accomadate her.And now she wants to parade contractors through our home (which we have paid for through the end of the month) to get estimates on upgrades - and start the renovations before we go (while boxes are stacked floor to ceiling, etc., etc., etc.)It came to a head last week - and this Friday she posted our front door indicating yet ANOTHER inspection.

If you are looking to be able to list your home at a higher price (but not way off the markets price), a few things you can do that make a difference without spending thousands of dollars are:Fresh paint (in and out)New Carpet, flooring (tile, wood laminate, etc.)New Fixtures (ceiling fans, lights, kitchen and bathroom fixtures).New Blinds or window treatments.Paint Kitchen Cabinets - or buy new.New AppliancesLittle things like this can make a big difference, especially in an older home.Good Luck.

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lolOne that comes to mind is a house we had where the owners just had to save every single piece of reading material they ever had, newspapers and magazines stacked to the ceiling and apparently they had serious OCD becuse I swear there was literally about 500 bars of soap in the bathroom, looks like they got about 10uses out of each then just kept it and the cabinets were filled with stacks and stacks of new bars!