Going Green

Redecorating

New Bathroom

Add Extension

Loft Conversion

Clean theGarage

UpgradeAppliances

Landscaping

Plant a tree.

Spring HomeImprovement Tips

Spring and fall are the best timesto plant trees because wetweather and cooler temperaturesmake it easier for root systems toget established.

Be sure to check with your localnursery to determine whichspecies will do best in yourmicroclimate and to get detailedplanting instructions.

If your area has a late date of lastfrost, you may need to wait untilall threat of it has passed beforeplanting.

Inspect your home’s exterior.

Once winter storms have passed, carefullyinspect the exterior of your home for damage.If you had an ice dam on your roof during thewinter, now is the time to repair any damage itcaused, and make changes to your roof toprevent ice dams in the future.

Get a new look in your kitchen.Re-do your counters for a luxurylook with a budget price withfaux marble and granite.

Spruce upthe ktichen

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Cupboards feeling overstuffed? Simplify your life by paringback on dishes and glassware, letting go of mismatched andchipped pieces and sets you no longer love or use often.

Simplify the table.

Clean slipcovers andsoft furnishings

Smaller slipcovers and washable rugs can be laundered at home; dropoff larger pieces with professionals. When laundering items at home, besure to check the instructions carefully and err on the side of caution.Most items like curtains and slipcovers can be put back while damp —for the best fit and to prevent wrinkles.

Make a Garden

Sketch out a plan and jot downideas for this year’s plantings, as

well as any ideas you have forchanges to the hardscape, likeputting in a new path or fence.

Start some seeds indoors, or pickup seedlings at your local nursery.

There’s still time to getyour garden growing!

Some tips sourced fromhttp://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/60678629