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1. Intro

We all have certain things we dislike about our homes but when we make that purchase\\xa0 (if it\\u2019s not a new build) there may be a few things that are nagging.\\xa0 Here are some of those things and how to deal with them:

2. Popcorn ceilings

A. They date a space \\u2013 depending on time frame of home, get a sample tested for asbestos.
i. Difficult to repair
ii. Hard to Clean
iii. Collect Dust

B. Ways to remove
i. Scrape \\u2013 use a utility knife or drywall knife to chip away to create a smooth surface (messy and slow)
ii. Cover with drywall \\u2013 smoothest possible finish \\u2013 pricier option
iii. Skim coat on a new design \\u2013 older home owners that want to maintain the history of the home

C. Light fixtures
i. The awful \\u201cboob\\u201d flush mount fixture
ii. Low wattage \\u2013 change all to LED
iii. This is one area that can really update and elevate the design

3. DATED Wallpaper
i. Problems with not being primed
ii. Rent a steamer or hire a professional
iii. Don\\u2019t be afraid to wallpaper again \\u2013 the \\u201cnew wallpaper\\u201d is nothing like that of the 80\\u2019s.

4.\\xa0 FLAT LUAN Doors \\u2013 Plywood
i. Invest in new doors
ii. Add trim molding
iii. Remove doors that don\\u2019t necessarily need to be there

5. LOW vanities
i. At a minimum, update the powder bath
ii. Consider \\u201cready made\\u201d vanities

6.\\xa0 Small trim and baseboards
i. Update with beefier crown molding in the key spaces
ii. Keep all consistent
iii. Consider painting wall and trim the same color if you can\\u2019t replace right away

7.\\xa0 DATED SWITCH PLATES
i. Seems like a small detail, but this will date your home (especially the \\u201calmond\\u201d color of years ago.
ii. Use the clear switch plates on wallpapered walls.