Maybe a white ceramic sink with a new faucet will achieve the desired effect.

Ceramic tile in kitchens and baths.

I was also thinking of replacing the carpet with tile floors to prevent accumulation of mold.

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.

I know how much I pay for paint, carpet, tile, roofing, gargage doors, solid and hollow core doors, countertops etc.

I have done everything from framing, roofing, wiring, tiling, to painting, so I think I could do a lot of the work myself.

DrywallPatch & PaintFlooring (carpet, vinyl, hardwood, tile)Ceiling RepairsWater DamageTrash RemovalKitchenKitchen AppliancesBathsOther[size=18]Mechanical[/size]HVACWater HeaterWater Service LineWater PlumbingWaste PlumbingElectricalJoistsFoundationOther[/list:u]Who wants to add on?

I put $5,000 tile, carpet and paint & paid the first 3 mortg payments.

:D The home has ceramic tile (good condition) in almost all of the house.

Could a person go in and install a gravel base with field tile to disperse the water enough to aleviate some of the ground saturation?