You are finally sick of the apartment.
You've gone house hunting and found the perfect home.
It has everything you need - a good school, a nice neighborhood, friendly neighbors and the house is in great shape.
There is only one thing that is giving you pause - it doesn't come with any appliances.
The previous owners have opted to take all of their appliances with them.
And I mean everything.
You need to buy a new refrigerator, oven, and dishwasher if you are to make this your perfect home.
There are several things to consider when buying appliances.
Cost certainly plays an important role.
Money doesn't grow on trees.
That means you need to establish a budget for your new appliances.
These things aren't cheap.
So you'll want to do some preliminary shopping before making the budget in order to make it realistic.
When setting the budget you need to consider how long you plan to use these items.
If you'll be in the house five years, you'll buy different appliances than you would if you're planning to stay twenty years.
But cost isn't the only factor to consider.
Another thing to consider is energy efficiency.
Every appliance comes with its own energy star rating.
This lets you know how much it costs to run your particular dishwasher or frig every day.
Some are much more efficient, and thus cheaper to run than others.
On the other hand, these models are usually much more expensive to buy.
So you have to decide how long you plan to keep this appliance or stay at this house.
Removing a refrigerator is one thing.
Taking out a stove or dishwasher is more usual and can ruin an otherwise good sale.
How do you want this appliance to look? One option is the ultra-modern stainless steel.
Another is black.
A third option is white or cream.
There are other possibilities which include various colors or wood paneling.
All of these have their pros and cons.
The most important thing to remember when choosing a finish is longevity.
There was a time when avocado was a brilliant color for appliances.
Now, that color makes a house look very dated.
Again, you must think ahead to how long you'll live in the house and ask yourself "would potential buyers like this color?" If the answer is "no" then you need to pick something a little more neutral.
Neutral is easy to live with and easier to sell.
You've gone house hunting and found the perfect home.
It has everything you need - a good school, a nice neighborhood, friendly neighbors and the house is in great shape.
There is only one thing that is giving you pause - it doesn't come with any appliances.
The previous owners have opted to take all of their appliances with them.
And I mean everything.
You need to buy a new refrigerator, oven, and dishwasher if you are to make this your perfect home.
There are several things to consider when buying appliances.
Cost certainly plays an important role.
Money doesn't grow on trees.
That means you need to establish a budget for your new appliances.
These things aren't cheap.
So you'll want to do some preliminary shopping before making the budget in order to make it realistic.
When setting the budget you need to consider how long you plan to use these items.
If you'll be in the house five years, you'll buy different appliances than you would if you're planning to stay twenty years.
But cost isn't the only factor to consider.
Another thing to consider is energy efficiency.
Every appliance comes with its own energy star rating.
This lets you know how much it costs to run your particular dishwasher or frig every day.
Some are much more efficient, and thus cheaper to run than others.
On the other hand, these models are usually much more expensive to buy.
So you have to decide how long you plan to keep this appliance or stay at this house.
Removing a refrigerator is one thing.
Taking out a stove or dishwasher is more usual and can ruin an otherwise good sale.
How do you want this appliance to look? One option is the ultra-modern stainless steel.
Another is black.
A third option is white or cream.
There are other possibilities which include various colors or wood paneling.
All of these have their pros and cons.
The most important thing to remember when choosing a finish is longevity.
There was a time when avocado was a brilliant color for appliances.
Now, that color makes a house look very dated.
Again, you must think ahead to how long you'll live in the house and ask yourself "would potential buyers like this color?" If the answer is "no" then you need to pick something a little more neutral.
Neutral is easy to live with and easier to sell.
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