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Get Your Home Seen!
Why your house number matters more than you think and how best to get your home seen!One of the most frustrating things I see time and time again whether I’m visiting a client’s home, popping out for a viewing, or even just driving around the island .. is how hard some houses are to find! Numbers…
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Stop Wasting Money
Fix Your Windows Before You Sell, And You Might Save Thousands and Cost Less Than You Think! When we bought our home, one of the first things we noticed were the windows. They were blown, poorly fitted, and instantly made the house look tired. As buyers, we immediately factored that in and negotiated £10,000 off…
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Let’s Talk Lighting!
How to create a warm, cosy glow as the nights draw inAs the clocks go back and the darker evenings settle in, it’s amazing how quickly our homes can start to feel a little dull and flat. That’s it’s so important to have cosy lighting for autumn and winter, not just to help us see,…
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“Why I Started Refresh and Impress: Helping Homeowners Sell Smarter”
Recently I’ve been asked several times ‘why I started my business?’ It all started when we were looking at small properties up in Liverpool to invest in. One particular property that I remember visiting was owned by a lovely elderly lady selling move into a retirement home, it was her pride and joy. During the…
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Only in England! 14-Month Battle to Sell a House
After 14 months, four buyers, countless delays, and one serious test of patience, we’ve finally sold our small buy-to-let property in the Northwest. You’d think selling a house would be the hard part—but we had a full-price offer within weeks. In fact, we had four. As someone who knows how to present a property and get strong…
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Spring is sprung …
With a gap between Storm Ciara and Storm Dennis, I went for a walk to the local coffee shop to take advantage of the clear blue sky. It’s still cold and there is a definite nip in the air but as I walked home I noticed the crocuses and daffodils … spring is coming. With…
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Spruce up dull wooden furniture
If your rustic wooden furniture is looking worse for wear. Why not oil it? No special equipment needed. I just use vegetable oil as it’s easily and quickly absorbed. Add a little essential oil for for extra touch.
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How to refresh your candles
Most of us have candles in our homes. Did you know to give them a new lease of life? Just wash them and then polish with an old pair of tights (or nylon cloth). Works wonders!
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Make your microwave sparkle!
Tip of the week – easiest, quick way to clean your microwave. Simply put a cup of water with lemon in a cup, then heat it for 4 minutes. Then just wipe down with a damp cloth. For stubborn food remnants simply repeat. Not only will your microwave sparkle it will also smell fresh!
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Our new best friend
Our new best friend – White vinegar. I’ve used it for years to descale our kettle but never really used it in other parts of the house. Not only is it better for the environment, it’s far cheaper that commercial descalers and far kinder on our hands. Tip – Don’t be tempted to use brown…