New outlet and switch plate covers are probably the next best bang for the buck if they are showing age.I personally like upgrading light fixtures to a matching style.

Right now I'm focusing on changing habits and routines where I tend to light up without thinking, like talking on the telephone for longer than 10 minutes and relaxing with that cup of coffee out on the deck.

Thanks for your service - I joined the Army when I was 16 years old in 1959 - got out  when I was 20 - had a few jobs and decided working a job was not my cup of tea - started learning about the profits in real estate - now 48 years later - I am so glad I started young - own several corporations - a real estate investor's school and an auction company - full time making offers and loving the activity - the income in this business is amazing - when you understand how to make offers (Contract Engineering) how to find the profitable assignments (Power Prospecting) and how to have it your way (Negotiating) - this business becomes fun and profitable.Thanks for your service - good luck with the real estate business - BP is here for you and others - do stay in touch.Charles

What to bring: A stack of business cards and an empty coffee cup - I'll put a fresh pot on for us!

Maybe he'll have new lighting fixtures installed by his electrician friend and send you the bill.THIS IS THE TIME TO SHOW WHO'S IN CONTROL!

Thanks Mike Sattem , that's the case with this property, though the windows look fairly original double hung with period fixtures.

A lot near downtown is also not my cup of tea. 

@Mark Fries I buy doors, windows, light fixtures all the time and get great discounts at HD.

It proved so popular, that it has become a permanent fixture.

Simple remodel steps for carpet, kitchen upgrades, appliances, paint, fixtures, flooring, doors and fixed deck.