Pig Stick is a term we have given to what happe
ns when someone tries....and does a half hearted job,...to put "lipstick on a pig in updating, remodeling, redecorating. " The end result can be worse than if the homeowner did nothing at all.
Sometimes minor changes can "refresh" a room...and other times...not soooo much. Changing the hardware on cabinetry can be an effective update...a new style..or finish or color. If the cabinetry is old and wood not in good condition...the hardware change won't help...it's Pig Stick.
If you re-paint the living room....and leave sculptured carpet....or don't refinish the wood floors...you have Pig Stick.
The bathroom was "updated" with new faucets but the circa 1970 tile covers the walls..and the floor is a sheet vinyl that likely was there before 1970...with rugs "covering" the spots that are most discolored/worn...Pig Stick.
Changing drawer pulls and handles from shiny brass to oiled bronze...and leaving the shiny brass hinges...it's Pig Stick.
Painting paneling that may or may not be real wood rather than replacing it with drywall...is easier...and you get...Pig Stick.
If you are doing updating ...for yourself...OR...to get your home ready to sell...ask a Professional that has experience with updating...anything worth doing is worth doing well...half doing anything or doing it least expensively is not always the best remedy.
If you are looking for the best Realtors to sell your home in southeastern Wisconsin, call the Hansons, we are honored to be of service.
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