Author(s): Skye Alexander

Design

This title is packed with hundreds of ways to increase the value of your home in just ten minutes, from trimming the shrubs to painting the front door to replacing the letterbox. There are a lot of things you can do to improve the look of your home and increase its value without spending a lot of time or money - and this book gives the how-to secrets of simple home improvement. A few ideas from the book: replace dated lighting with new, modern sconces; add an automatic garage door opener; make a colourful container garden to put at your front entryway; hang a porch swing; put dimmers on your light switches in gathering rooms like the dining room and living room; replace a dusty old lampshade with one with a more modern feel; and caulk a window to prevent heat loss.