HOME & GARDEN
Create a magical kerb appeal Christmas Whenever I think of the ultimate home at Christmas, my mind travels back to the mansion in the 1990 Christmas film Home Alone. All pristine and lit up with a million fairy lights; inviting, warm and magical. With rising fuel costs and budgets tight, how your home looks on the outside may not be at the forefront of everyone’s minds and not everyone is going to have the prospect of decorating a mansion this winter. It is important however to keep your home looking vibrant, to add value to your home, and the entire street. Whether its refreshing your doorstep to cleaning your driveway, we take a look at the best ways to freshen up your homes’ exterior over the festive period. Brighten up your door A fresh lick of paint on your front door is a simple way of brightening up your home without breaking the budget. Add some colour to your outdoor wood while protecting it from harsh weather at the same time with Ronseal’s 10 Year Weatherproof Wood Paint. Available in 14 different colours, there’s no need for primer so it’s easy to apply and will keep your wood looking good not only in the winter but for a further 10 years. A new door may be a stretch too far for someone if its just to give the house an extra ‘wow’ factor over Christmas, but if you are looking at a more permanent decision, a composite door is very fashionable at the moment. It gives extra security and comes in a variety of styles. Welcome in the spirit of Christmas by adding a wreath to the front door. Wreaths come in all different shapes and sizes and there are many tutorials online about how you can make your own. You can add in evergreen leaves and pine cones that you can find on winter woodland walks then twist the bracken around a wire frame and CONTINUED OVER THE PAGE
n 8 | Warwickshire Now | Issue 58 |November 2021
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