them you may getthe design for free.2.Exterior Painting - Your homes exterior should be repaintedevery 3 to 7 years by power washing the exterior, replacing anydamaged wood, recaulk all openings you may be able to paint onlythe trim, windows, shutters, doors, and porches. This will givea fresh look to your exterior. This work is not for everyone totry some of us may need to hire a contractor.3.Patios and Decks - A well defined outside entertainment areais a must in today's homes. You don't need a 3 level deck withstone walkway to the lake. But you will find that a larger sizedeck or patio up off the lawn with cooking and eating areas willbe useful to your family and add to your homes value. These canbe weekend projects unless city/county inspections are requiredcheck with your local code officials.4.Exterior Lighting - Landscape lights are available at allmajor home s...

...tores a well lighted exterior will make your home ashow place. Low voltage systems can provide an interesting lookwith walkway lighting, up lighting through trees, against thehouse or to set off a landscape feature. If you don't havesufficient GCFI circuits outside you will need an electricalcontractor to install the correct number at the locations yourequire. Don't use the 75 watt spot lights a builders model homeis not the appearance we are going for.5.Exterior Hardware - House numbers, mail box, door knocker,door locks and handles are a great place to spruce up byrepainting or replacing. A brass or brushed nickel kick plate atthe front door, a large escutcheon plate at the dead bolt anddoor knob will set off the entry. Replace entry light fixture.6.Garage - A must clean up area. Move everything outside. Paintthe walls and ceiling (painting the floor is a plus and can be areal challenge to do it right) Add shelves and wall hooks tohang tools keeping them off the floor. Keep it neat and clean,only move back inside things that you use, get rid of the junk.An electronic garage door opener is an easy installation of acouple of hours.7.Interior Fixes - Clean the carpets have a professional with atruck mounted system clean the carpets, other systems and therentals all leave in excess soap the suction is not strongenough to pull the soap and cleaning agents completely out ofyour carpet. Soap in the carpet will become dirty easier. Repairall trim, doors make drawers and doors operated properly. Repairor replace any broken shades or blinds. Repair and repaint wallsas needed....