Something could happen to intensify that like geopolitical stuff, environmental bans, and the fact that it is now able to be exported by ship from the us hinging its price to a worldwide demand not just within the continent. 

Carpet or area rugs upstairs should help with footstep noise. 

Look under the throw rugs and behind furniture that seems to be in an odd place.

I also turned a spare bedroom into my "dressing room"...basically a walk in closet, complete with a reading chair, craft desk, and cushy sheep-skin rug.  

Guest spills on sofa, rug, comforter cover?

I find comments by individuals saying that Dodd-Frank is an attack on freedoms, property rights and free enterprise put in place by the consumer advocates, they just aren't looking under the rug and seeing how this further benefits those who believe corporations and money should control the world.

We have a 3 bedroom and typically we need to replace a couch a year as there are 3 in the house, an odd table, an area rug and some a piece of outdoor furniture.

If they complain hardwood is cold in the winter tell them to get an area rug.3) Fresh coat of paint and you are rent ready.

@Erik Sell I believe furniture, area rugs, appliances, etc. have a five year class life.  

i prefer tile and if the folks fuss you can always buy some rugs pretty cheap to put down for them.