Sell this House

Yesterday afternoon, I got temporarily hooked on the show "Sell This House" on the A&E Channel. I don't remember ever seeing this show, but I caught 3 episodes and part of a 4th before going to work out, and it was rather interesting. Basically, the host and the designer (who specializes in getting homes ready to sell), go into the home of someone wanting to sell their home. They have an open house with hidden cameras, and catch the comments of the open house guests. Then they take a couple of days to spruce up the home, based on those comments. They use a fairly small budget and the sweaty equity of (mostly) the people living in the house. Then they have another open house, inviting the former guests back to get feedback on the improvements.

It amazed me how the small things can spruce up a home. One of the consistent changes was paint on the walls. Decluttering and rearranging furniture already in the house were also pretty quick and easy changes.

Fancy bathrooms

This morning on The Today Show, there was a segment on luxury bathrooms as a personal retreat, and all the fancy features that can make a bathroom like a spa. It was amazing to see all the bling bling and expensive add-ons. One of the things that charmed me, though, was the rainshower showerhead. It looked like it would feel really good!

Some "advantages" to apartment living

I've contacted the maintenance crew of my apartment complex for the third time in three days for various things. Although it feels like my apartment is falling apart a bit, it is a relief not to have to pay for repairs!! Something to keep in mind as I'm saving for my own home!