Hardwood floors will probably increase the value of your home. High quality and well-maintained hardwood floors almost always make a property fetch higher prices than carpet. Not only are they more durable (and often more attractive) than carpet, they are more fashionable and on trend. Hardwood floors are easy to clean, so you won't have the issue of dust and dirt collecting as they tend to in carpets. With hardwood floors, you'll just have to sweep or lightly vacuum and use a wood floor cleaner on occasion.