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Find a Higher Price Underfoot

If you’ve got hardwood under old carpet, uncover a higher sales price by ripping up the carpet and refinishing the floors. Sanding hardwoods is physically demanding. Make a mistake and you ruin the floor. Hire a pro to sand for $1 to $1.50 a foot and then do your own staining and sealing to save money. When carpet is your only option, buy the best padding. Mid-price carpeting will look and feel fine if the padding below it is thick.

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