An inch quickly turns into a mile in this business.

Consider finishing several inches of the outside edges of the treads and risers, and doing a carpet runner in a simple but very elegant material, different from the upstairs, maybe in a subtle pattern.Then, gotta replace all that outdated tile in what I assume is the entry, and make that guest bath an absolute KNOCKOUT! 

It's a good 4 inch crack down the pipe and it looks ceroded.

So you already k is you need to dig six inches.2.

My husband and I are working towards financial freedom, and on a personal level I have really embraced minimalism (in terms of not buying 'stuff' and not spending money on experiences that don't enhance my life).  

Especially in the kitchen area where the top of the cabinets are less than six inches from the ceiling. 

Those funds can only accept rollovers from other qualified plans, or you can make cash contributions to them from earned income.Once you establish self-directed plan and acquire asset inside of it - you no longer need to worry about doing 1031 enhance inside of it.

We make better money on a 3 inch storm than a 20 inch storm .  

When you give someone an inch, it's very difficult to take it back.

Replacing all light fixtures, faucets, doors, door knobs, ceiling fans, every inch of wall was repainted, all moulding from brown to white, new laminate flooring through the whole first floor and vinyl in the bathrooms, repainted the deck, and really landscaped outside, as well as a brand new porch.