When buying furnishings and appliances, make choices that have a positive effect on your home’s value rather than a neutral one. Published on December 30, 2014 in New Year’s resolutions for homeowners: Don’t overspend on furnishingsFull resolution (500 × 377) When buying furnishings and appliances, make choices that have a positive effect on your home’s value rather than a neutral one. When buying furnishings and appliances, make choices that have a positive effect on your home’s value rather than a neutral one.