HOMES AND GARDENS
So as we battle through the last few
months of darker nights and cooler days why
not consider getting stuck in to all those little home
improvement tasks that you have been putting off,
by getting them done now you will be able to relax
and unwind in the home of your dreams
throughout the warmer seasons ahead.
In fact, as the weather gets warmer, you could
find yourself coming across extra tasks that you
may need to complete, especially outdoors.
For example, over the cold winter period you
may have found that your windows may need a bit
of extra care and attention.
Cold weather can strip paintwork and destroy
woodwork, so perhaps sanding these down and
applying a fresh lick of paint or varnish will spruce
up both the inside and outside of your home.
In fact you may find that a fresh lick of paint is
needed in more than one place if certain areas have
become dull and boring. A nice fresh, bright colour
may in fact brighten up your house reflecting the
changing weather outside. And it is better to get
painting now before summer.
Prepare your walls by sanding them down to
achieve an overall smooth appearance. This will
also mean that your paint will go on easier and
have a more professional finish.
You may feel like it is your bathroom that is
looking rather tired and in need of a facelift.
Think about whether or not your bathroom
needs replacing fully, or if it would benefit from
attention to specific areas such as a new suite, retiling, adding a shower or even under floor heating.
Sometimes, a few changes can make a big
difference to the look or functionality of your
bathroom. For example, if the bathroom suite is
neutral in appearance and still serviceable, you
could change the feel of the room by replacing tiles,
flooring and accessories such as shower curtains,
and towel rails.
When deciding which improvements to
incorporate, you may need to balance the benefits
against the available budget. It is a good idea to set
the budget beforehand; otherwise it is easy to be
tempted by the range of expensive, stylish
bathrooms on offer.
If you decide to give your bathroom a complete
overhaul and opt for a plan and design service,
then you need to think about the positioning of
items in relation to their purpose and practicality;
plumbing considerations will dictate the
positioning of showers, toilets and basins, for
example.
Have you allowed yourself enough space
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