Think twice before making these headache-inducing changes to your home.
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Upgrading your home can be a major undertakingand a major expense.
Some home upgrades, though, lead to more of a headache than more value.
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Here are seven home upgrades experts say aren’t worth the extra work.
After all, future buyers may not be up for the challenge.
Spa bathroom appliances
Turning your bathroom into more of a spa-like space can be a great idea.
Furthermore, these features can cause leaks from plumbing and drainage which can cause major indoor damage.
Glass items and glossy finishes that seem integral to the modern aesthetic can pose a big cleaning challenge.
Dust and dirt appear much more obviously on these surfaces.
Water stains are also a pain to remove.
A swimming pool
Dont install a swimming pool, adds Giaquinto.
Swimming pools are also not practical in colder climates with shorter swimming seasons.
Aquariums
Fish tank additions that arent built into the original infrastructure of the home require regular upkeep.
They arent just an added expense but also an added responsibility.
Other water features, like indoor ponds, also require frequent water changes and cleaning.
Plus, theres always a risk of leaks, which could mean added repairs and insurance liabilities.
All-white everything
The color white can make a home seem brighter, airier, and bigger.
They show wear and stains more frequently.
Even white walls need occasional repainting to maintain the brightness.
White couches quickly leap from refined to regretas families with pets and children can attest.
Open-facing storage requires constant organization and dusting to look neat.
This can be particularly problematic for shelves that are used frequently, like those in the kitchen and bathroom.
