Thank you Chook that's very thoughtful. I was starting to wonder if that was going to have a bad effect, but I've pretty much taken in everything I need from that thread anyway.

Nearly ready to list?

Realtor coming over next Tuesday. Today I'm emptying closets and trying to decide about removing wallpaper.

That's a big job.

Just give an allowance for that. Not sure it would be the best use of your time and energy. Besides, how do you know what to replace it with?

Just something very neutral, like paint.

If it were me looking to buy, I'd leave upon seeing the first dead animal on the walls. They totally creep me out. Other than that and removing the rug on the carpet, I think it looks lovely as is.

No, removing wallpaper in this room. Yes, I'd clean up clutter for pics and walk thru.

This room is almost an embarrassment. The gross wallpaper and the ridiculous curtains must go. I would just paint a neutral color. Do you think this would be a good use of my time?

Yes, Moxie, I wish I could come and help! Have you got access to a steamer?

Honestly, I don't. But then I don't know your market. I would ask your realtor or someone that does know. It doesn't look "gross" by any means to me. Maybe a little dated but not bad at all. It fits with the rest of what I've seen in the house. Do you put the paper up or was it there when you bought it?

Yep. And vinegar, lovely vinegar. I plan on painting it the same color as the master bedroom since that where this bedroom is. Do you hear the 90s calling, maybe some Abba playing? Hee hee

If you put it up, and you know it's easily strippable, that might be ok. If not, I wouldn't touch it. I'd give an allowance to the buyer if it was going to be a deal breaker. I've tried to remove paper someone else installed and it was a nightmare. It was glued and plastered in places and the drywall came off with the wallpaper. Unless you're sure it's an easy things to do, I would definitely not do it.

I didn't know you could use vinegar. Margo has a new avatar.

ROFLMAO!!!!! @Margo's avatar. TOOOOO funny!

Found it

http://au.search.yahoo.com/search?p=Vinegar+to+remove+wallpaper&fr=ipad&fr2=intlr&ei=UTF-8

Chook it was suppose to be a surprise;)

YOU'RE FIRED!

I hear someone calling. On that phone by the toilet..hehe!

Well, I was surprised....And I think my neighbors heard me cackle when I saw it! still laughing!

knicetime- perhaps it is the donald calling for a comb:)

Isn't that phone a hoot! I guess I better be removing that thing too! Who is going to be the first one to change their avatar to Megan Kelly?

I am SOOO laughing out loud right now!

Chookchook...the weapons and the nekked room wouldn't be a turn-off if I were a potential buyer, but dead animal heads are another story altogether IMHO.

Back in the day, before cell phones were what they are now, if my husband needed to answer the phone, he needed to answer it now! Lost minutes are lost time! ( shaking finger)

Moxiemom, This is such a fun thread. Thank you for sharing your rooms with us. You're a good sport!

Moxie- replace the phone with an espresso maker;)

Not a bad idea, Margo! Whynot, I don't mind doing it and it makes me feel like I earn my keep, since I retired at a pretty young age. And I, personally, am sick of the paper. I'm ready to lighten up. Besides, when I'm home all day, I get to play with houzz on my rest periods!

I totally agree with that moxie;) I think that removing the paper and painting is an EX-cellent idea:)

Moogers "waving" at Moxiemom!

Moogers!!! You found me!

Hi Moxie, I deleted again :) also, I left a comment for you on ideabook.

Chook, I can't find your message in my idea book. I need a houzzers for dummies book.

No worries, just open your ideabooks and you will see a comments bar to click on. Let me know on there if you found it?

Moxi, I'll help you strip wallpaper! I vote yes!

You would? Really?

If we lived close, I'd help too. :) BTW...I've had luck removing wallpaper heating up 409 in the microwave and soaking the heck out of the paper.

Spoke to realtors yesterday. They said to do absolutely nothing. Except empty some closets, etc. We expect to sit on this awhile unless a miracle happens, so if winter sets in and it gets really cold and I'm bored and I feel like stripping wallpaper, I guess I'll just let it be. Realtors, two ladies, weren't even bugged by the animal heads, except the bear scared them when they went downstairs. I'm missing Margo now, as I really wanted to play with her head regarding the rest of our menagerie. Thank you all for your help. Now we wait. signing off ---Professor poops and Moxiemom.

Moxie, given the animals on the walls, I'm a bit worried about you playing with Margos head!

That's a good one Chook!

Can you message me on my home page?

hi moxiemom, you cant always trust what realtors tell you as they generally don't care what they sell the house for as long as it sells. Now I don't mind a tasteful animal head if it is particularly attractive and an animal I like but my boyfriend totally loathes all taxidermy and he would not be alone in his hatred of them. He is even a farmer and is used to dead animals and even shoots some when needs be!!! I would have to say even I do not like the one over your fireplace. I recommend you get rid of them and your little man.

I believe the most positive thing you can do for your house sale is invest in fresh flowers and attractive real pot plants.

2dogs, hubby and I were just discussing this. The eland above the fp will go. We will leave the impala in the nook because I think it's pretty. And not offensive. Thank you so much for your input. We will have a picture taking session next week and I will do the flowers trick. The plants are real, but I could get some prettier ones for sure.

2dogs has a point. Sometimes realtors will say "everything is okay as is" because they want to list ASAP and sell ASAP since the contract time is limited and would rather sell "as is" and get your listing agreement signed right away. Not that this is the case here because your home is lovely as is. But, I would heed some of the Houzzer's advice of editing a little and removing the area rugs in the dinette area and living room.

What happened to Margo? She's a hoot and gives good advice. (I know her humor can be misunderstood sometimes though). Come back Margo. (Waving)

Thanks darzy. Our very close friends own the real estate company and thankfully, they will have our best interests in mind. Still, I have already heeded much of the advice I've received. Thanks so very much. I've pared down a lot, and the rug in the kitchen is gone. So is a lot of other stuff. I'll keep you all in the loop.

Also darz, if you go into" Lordy Lordy, " .....something, there will be a pleasant surprise for you :)

Apparently that site is gone. But I'm pleased to tell you she is still around.

Thanks Moxie...I found it, and the other culprit thread. Hi WCC...*waving*.

https://www.houzz.com.au/discussions/pop-up-g-rated-gordon-ramsay-tribute-dsvw-vd~3381505

I like the rug. It brings in nice color