The Citizen, 2002-05-08, Page 24Hints to help
prepare a home
for the market
Each year, thousands of
Canadians sell their homes. Some
are making room for a growing
family, while others are downsiz-
ing. No matter what's behind the
decision to sell, homeowners want
to get the most value from the sale
of their home.
Preparation is the key to selling
quickly and getting a fair price. It's
important to. know which home
improvement projects will add the
most value. The do-it-yourself
experts offer the following tips to
prepare your home for sale.
Create a sense of space
Buyers are often looking for
added space. Even the smallest
home can seem spacious when
properly organized. Remove
excess furniture and organize your
garage, basement, closets and other
areas that buyers will look to for
storage. Invest in closet organizers
to contain clutter and create a sense
of order.
Put on a fresh coat
After organizing, it's time to
paint. A fresh paint job can go a
long way to attracting potential
buyers. Take a close look at each
room in your home to determine
those most in need of a fresh look.
Visit your local hardware for paint
in a range of neutral shades that
can turn any room into a clean
slate.
Help at Home
a e repairs un er oot
Take a close look underfoot. If
high-traffic floors in the kitchen,
hall and bath have seen better days,
repair damaged tiles and consider
investing in new flooring in small,
self-contained spots. Never under-
estimate the restorative power of
steam cleaning rugs or polishing
hardwood flooring.
Time for a check up
Next, give your house a thorough
check up. Are all of your mechani-
cal systems working properly? If
not, consider hiring a professional
to get things in shape. Service your
air-conditioning, clean your fur-
nace, repair plumbing leaks and
correct electrical problems. Fix
minor problems before they
become major ones.
From the inside out
Once you're finished inside, do a
little work to freshen the exterior.
Your home's exterior is the first
thing potential buyers will see.
Repair trim, cut back trees and
shrubs, and ensure your landscap-
ing looks neat and tidy. After all,
first impressions really do count! -
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PAGE 24. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, MAY 8, 2002.
Home & Garden 2002
Lun Assoc. hosts home anti garden show
"A bouquet of fresh ideas for your
home and garden" awaits you at
Home & Garden Style 2002 to be
held Tuesday, May 14 at the
Seaforth Agriplex.
Starting at 7:30 p.m. this fundrais-
er to support the work of The Lung
Association, Huron-Perth will fea-
ture four speakers, a silent auction
and a live auction.
Judie Glen, of Glen Farms,
Listowel, will introduce innovative
ways to bring your garden into your
kitchen using a variety of herbs for
cooking.
Lisa DeHaan, of Rose of Sharon
in Bayfield, will share tips for a
beautiful water garden. Shirley
Koch, from Maitland Manor
Nursery, Bluevale, will tell what's
new in perennials for the
garden.
Steve Hildebrand of Seaforth will
wrap up the evening with his mes-
sage, You Can Do It.
A selection of silent auction items
has been generously donated by
businesses and individuals through-
out Huron County.
Pamper Yourself packages, the-
atre tickets, garden items, restaurant
gift certificates and a unique paint-
ing are just a few of the items up for
auction. _
The live auction is for a
getaway to the Idlewyld Inn in
London.
Door prizes will be drawn
throughout the evening and an
enticing selection of desserts will be
served during intermission. Marie
McGavin, of Walton, will emcee
Home & Garden Style 2002.
This event is organized by a com-
mitted group of Huron County vol-
unteers to benefit The Lung
Association, Huron-Perth.
All proceeds from this event will
support Lung Association health
initiatives, such as the Asthma
Action Program and Breathworks,
as well as help fund vital medical
research.
One in five Canadians lives with
some type of breathing problem —
the work of The Lung Association is
crucial in improving the lives of
those people. .
Tickets to Home & Garden Style
2002 are $10. Groups of 10 or more
can order tickets in advance at a cost
of $8 each.
For tickets call The Lung
Association at 271-7500, Trish at
527-2085, Dianne 482-9500 or
Dawn 263-5965.
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