Before you call the estate agent for a valuation, have you thought about what you can do to increase the asking price for your home? If you haven’t, take a moment to read this list and see how you can maximise your sale price.

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Extend the kitchen

One common complaint about modern houses is that the kitchens are small. With an increasing number of kitchen gadgets, cupboard and worktop space are at a premium.

You don’t need to add a lot of space to make a real difference; for example, some people extend on the side by using the space that provides access to the back garden. A metre or so can make a big difference. If this is not an option for you, knocking through to create a kitchen/diner can make the room feel bigger.

New flooring

Tired carpets are off-putting to many buyers, with the same …

The adage out of sight out of mind doesn’t work when it comes to maintaining your attic. From possibly harboring pest nests to avoiding water damage, attics need an occasional look-see so that you don’t get boggled by a nasty surprise.

An ill-maintained attic can suffer severe water damage stemming leaking pipes, broken down roof drains, missing roofing components, or leaks around window frames. In addition, a forgotten appliance may have started leaking, and that will contribute to rot and mold formation. Before you’re compelled to do an expensive repair, take a look at your attic and inspect the following:

• Inspect your roof for missing tiles, shingles or whatever roofing material your house may be using. Since vents are usually placed at the peak of a roof, inspect the pipes and area where they are protruding. Signs to watch out for include corrosion, cracks, and drips under the eaves where

A sewer backup is caused by the sewer system being clogged or overwhelmed somewhere along the line. The restriction may not necessarily be within you promises but when it affects your abode, then it’s something that cannot be ignored. Sewer backups can be man made, or caused by nature. Here are some major causes:

• Old sewer lines, whether mains or individual runs coming from a house, can break. Once their integrity is compromised, soil or other debris can fill the line, causing a flow stoppage. Tree roots can also cause sewer lines to break and become clogged. Keep an eye on trees that are growing near sewer lines. Over time, their roots can become entangled with the sewer pipes.
• Heavy rain can overwhelm the main sewer line, and not just in your area but all over a city. When this happens, sewers will backup and black water can inundate your

Microwave repair is one of those assignments that you may have contemplated attempting yourself, yet you truly shouldn’t. In the event that you aren’t 100% up to the undertaking, you can rapidly wind up causing issues for your wellbeing, the working of the stove, and your bank adjust. Take it to a specialist.

Your Health

Let’s get straight to the point on how microwaves function. They cook your nourishment with radiation, unsettling the cells of whatever you are endeavoring to warm up with a similar kind of waves that influence your phone to telephone work. As valuable as that may be, it isn’t something you need to mess around with. All things considered, think about every one of the bits of gossip that there have been about connections between inordinate telephone utilize and certain medicinal conditions.

Typically, you would be ensured by the packaging of the gadget, also the way …