New gyprock/drywall

New gyprock/drywall
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It’s difficult to keep the walls in your home pristine – dings, dents, and spills are nearly inevitable – but replacing the entire wall is overkill. “This can cost thousands and literally add zero in value,” says Dominguez. A cheap DIY home upgrade of patching the holes, sanding, and painting is sufficient.

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Interior doors

Interior doors
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Solid wood core, six panelled doors are the creme de la creme of interior doors. A house with these matching doors promotes an overall richer look but installing new doors doesn’t open the door to increased value Dominguez says. For a cheap home upgrade, repaint or re-stain the door and change the door handles.

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Source: RD.com