Caulk is it's Name!
A much overlooked and easy-as-pie 'fix' is caulking or re-caulking in areas where the old caulk is missing or discolored, usually in baths and kitchens. I know, it sounds like work and not much fun, but in a short while your bath or kitchen can go from "Ick" to "Wow"
What do you want for a buck?
No matter how much you scrub tile or solid surfaces, and no matter how sparkling those surfaces are, the potential Buyer will be turned off by missing or discolored caulk--- might even turn you in to Good Housekeeping for failing the picky-buyer test. Trust me, home buyers in San Antonio are REALLY picky!
Just remember to use the right type- silicone in wet areas, 'regular' anywhere the caulk could be painted (silicone will not hold paint). We're mostly talking about interior jobs, but if your home needs caulking on the outside, consider having a painter do the job- unless you ARE handy! Most Handymen or Small-job painters will do a quick job for a quick buck.
If old caulk has to be removed, there are simple tools for that at the local "box store". If you're not 'handy', read the instructions to a 12 year-old and toss him a few bucks!
-Steve
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