Best fast fixes to get your house sold

Before you list your place, you'd better make sure it's the best one in its price range. Time for some low-cost projects with big results.

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• Paint dark oak cabinets white ($100 to $200 for supplies, DIY).


• Replace old cabinet knobs and pulls with stylish brushed nickel ones ($50 to $200).


• Have stone tile installed right over existing Formica countertops ($500 to $1,000).