Your Home and Garden

The flip Side

You’ve done most of the hard work. The doors have been sanded and fresh paint coats the interior. New carpet brings comfort to the bedrooms and living area and you think you’re almost ready to put your home on the market. But are you really?

Final touches

Being so close to the finish line, it’s easy to cut corners. But being thorough with the final details is what will create a warm and welcoming home, rather than just a house. So avoid rushing this part and put in the effort on the final touches throughout the home.

These last elements are features such as tapware, basins, ovens and landscaping. You might replace old light switches and bathroom fittings with modern ones and update

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