Spruce up your home

You can make your home more appealing for potential buyers with these quick and easy tips. You can make the difference in a home’s new look with a very small budget.

“ Trim bushes so they don’t block windows and cut down on light.

“ Buy a new door mat.

“ Put a pot of bright flowers on your porch.

“ Put new doorknobs on your doors.

“ Edge the grass around walks and trees.

“ Put a fresh coating on your driveway.

“ Keep your garden tools out of sight.

“ Be sure kids put away their toys.

“ Buy a new mail box.

“ Upgrade the outside lighting.

“ Use warm, incandescent light bulbs for a homey feel.

“ Polish or replace your house numbers.

“ Clean your rain gutters.

“ Put potpourri or burn scented candles.

“ Buy a flowering plant and put it in a window you pass by frequently.

“ Make a centerpiece for your table with fruit or artificial flowers.

“ Buy new pillows for the sofa.

“ Replace heavy curtains with sheer ones that let in more natural light.

“ Buy new towels.

“ Put a seasonal wreath on your door.