If major repairs need to be done, walls may have to be opened, floors drilled through, and other things that would make such a mess of that fresh paint job
My friend purchased a house on the outskirts of town. She was very excited to move in and put her stamp on it. She spent hours at the home improvement stores picking out new windows, doors, and paint colors. It seemed like she was spending so much money on the cosmetic improvements that I worried about the structure of the house. I remember when we bought our own home the first thing my husband had done was an energy assessment. He wanted to make sure that the HVAC system was up to code and working properly. The assessment was done by our local dealer and he informed us that we did need to make some adjustments to maintain the system properly. We added a few zones and upgraded the ductwork. I mentioned this to my friend but she was too focused on what color to paint the kitchen. I hope that she does not run into problems over the winter when she will be depending on the HVAC units to keep her warm. It is always great to have things look fresh and new, however, what lies beneath that can be ugly if they break down. If major repairs need to be done, walls may have to be opened, floors drilled through, and other things that would make such a mess of that fresh paint job. I agree with my husband that it is more important to take care of the “bones” of the house than the cosmetic look most of the time. I hope she has many years of happiness at her new home at any rate.