Intro
v1.4 – 11/25/25
This mod and its modules allow sims to interactive with previously decorative only objects to clean up and improve their homes outside of build/buy. Keep reading for more details!
There are two ways to download this mod so please read and make sure you do the method that’s right for you. CurseForge: If you own all Sims 4 packs you can download the main mod and the merged modules from CurseForge. This will allow you to update with Sims 4 Mod Manager. Patreon: If you do not have all packs you should download from Patreon (free) and pick and choose the files you need based on which packs you have.
Changelog: https://www.curseforge.com/sims4/mods/ilexs-home-improvement/files/7262309
Main Mod
Adds a few interactions related to burnt objects and restrictions for objects awaiting restoration.
Details
- The XML Injector
- The Object Restoration functionality requires Restoration Workshop Kit but the mod itself doesn't need that.
- All modules conflict with Menaceman44's Vampires Wall Treatment Recats but my mod recategorizes the objects as well so you should not need that mod with it.
- There are a few cases where different swatches of an object have different tuning. As a result you can't use the swatch tool on them as effectively. Nothing I can do about that if I want to maintain the functionality I've added.
- Adds a cheat interaction to burn objects without the risk associated with an actual fire
- Adds the missing ability to replace burnt range hoods
- Sets a minimum Handiness requirement for restoring the appliances from Restoration Workshop Kit because I thought it was stupid to not have that.
- French:Vanessa Sims
- German: LuciaSims
- Polish:Mircul, Aarathiel
- Russian:SER_KISYAN
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Modules
Module 1: Damaged Walls & Floors
Adds the ability to asses and repair wall and floor damage objects, such as cracks and scratches. Repairing them will delete the object. Moves the affected wall and floor objects to the Wall Sculptures build category and the Rugs category respectively if they weren’t there already (with the exception of the Roof Sculptures objects that can also be placed on floors)
- Basement Treasures Kit
- Cats & Dogs
- For Rent
- Jungle Adventure
- Life & Death
- Vampires
- Werewolves
- Menaceman44's Vampires Wall Treatment Recats but my mod recategorizes the objects as well so you should not need that mod with it.
- Anything else that overrides the same wall and floor damage objects.
Module 2: Messy Walls & Floors
Adds the ability to asses and clean wall and floor stains, messes, graffiti, and kids drawings. Cleaning them will delete the object or change it to a clean swatch. Moves the affected floor objects to the Rugs category if they weren’t there already. Wall objects are split between Wall Sculptures build category and Paintings based on whether they only can exist as messes/stains or might be used as actual art in some builds.
- Artist's Studio Kit
- Basement Treasures Kit
- Businesses & Hobbies
- Cats & Dogs
- City Living
- For Rent
- Get Famous
- Get Together
- Lovestruck
- Restoration Workshop Kit
- StrangerVille
- Vampires
- Menaceman44's Vampires Wall Treatment Recats but my mod recategorizes the objects as well so you should not need that mod with it.
- Anything else that overrides the same wall and floor objects.
Module 3: Overgrown Plants
Adds the ability to inspect and remove plants that grow on walls and some related ones that grow along the ground. Removing them will delete the object. Moves the affected wall and floor objects to the Wall Sculptures build category and the Shrubs build category respectively if they weren’t there already.
- Cottage Living
- Get Together
- Jungle Adventure
- StrangerVille
- Vampires
- Menaceman44's Vampires Wall Treatment Recats but my mod recategorizes the objects as well so you should not need that mod with it.
- Anything else that overrides the same plants.
Module 4: Cobwebs & Spiderwebs
Adds the ability to inspect and remove webs. If the web has a spider it includes the risk of being bitten and a smaller risk of being poisoned if you have Jungle Adventure. Removing them will delete the object. Moves the affected wall and ceiling objects to the Wall Sculptures build category and the Ceiling Decorations category respectively if they weren’t there already.
- Seasons
- Spooky Stuff Pack
- Vampires
- Menaceman44's Vampires Wall Treatment Recats
- Anything else that overrides the same wall and ceiling objects.
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Note for Modders
- If you’ve created your own objects that you want to work with any of these modules feel free to use my object tuning. I just ask that instead of including my code you please link to my mod as a requirement. If you do this I’d love a link so I can check it out and link back to it!