Five inexpensive ways to make your home a warm home and increase its attractiveness
According to experts, FEBRUARY is the best month to put your house for sale.
Property website Rightmove says homes listed at this time of year sell fastest.
But even if you don't put up stakes, here are some ways to spruce up the front of your path to increase its curb appeal.
CLEAN AND BRIGHT: It's amazing how much difference a good cleanup can make.
Collect the blown-in litter, piles of leaves and any weeds that are creeping through the ground or paving.
Sweep away cobwebs from porches or windows and give the paintwork a wash.
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LOOKING TRIM: If you have grass in your front yard, mowing it will immediately improve the appearance of your home.
Regular mowing and trimming keeps it smarter.
And if there is a grass verge outside your border, please report that too.
Take your trimmers to any scattered hedges at the same time.
GO POTTY: After you've cleaned and tidied up, you can add some clever touches.
Matching pots filled with fresh compost and some beautiful flowering plants are the perfect boost.
At this time of year, Christmas roses look great and bloom until March.
As the weather warms, you can plant beautiful annuals such as gerberas, ornamental grasses or potted lavender.
DOOR OCCUPATION: A newly painted door can instantly make your home look better, but choose your color wisely.
Pink is in fashion, but if you are thinking of selling something, don't get carried away by trends.
Anything too quirky could be off-putting to buyers, so perhaps stick with classic black, dark gray or dark green.
MIRACLE WINDOWS: Worn windows and sills can make a house look scruffy, so sand down the frames and give them a lick of paint.
Once they've been given new life, make a good impression by giving them a good cleaning.
- All prices on the page are correct at the time of going to press. Offers and offers subject to availability.
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