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HOMES AND GARDENS IMPROVEMENT TIPS EW YEAR ur home for 2014 “ If now that 2014 has rolled around, you’re feeling the New Year itch, be sure to use our fantastic local companies to get your homes looking rejuvenated knocking down walls and adding on square footage. Whichever improvements you have in mind, here are a few tips to guide you throughout the process. Firstly, assess your home to determine the current state of things and look at what ideas you want to implement. Walk through your rooms and decide what jobs feature on the wish list and which need doing out of necessity. Also ask yourself how long you plan to be in your home. If you are planning on selling your home this year, your budget for improvements may be different than if you plan to stay put for a while. If you want to get your return on investment, ensure you upgrade the parts of your home that home buyers are interested in. Seek out inspiration by flicking through home and garden magazines, picking up colour swatches from the local DIY shops and seek out some innovative ideas. It is important to know your budget. With Christmas only just behind us money is often tight for many home owners at this time of year. ® ” Scoop Purchase Warwick Double Size Bedstead £149.95 Choice of brass or nickel finish Mattress extra Only whilst stocks last Unit 1 Westmill Street, Hanley, Stoke on Trent ST1 3EL Telephone Sales Hotline 01782 287813 Find us on Facebook Leek Life January/February 2014 39