1. Decide if you should sell first. If you are already a homeowner, it can seem risky to sell first, but there are upsides. In particular, you will be...

1. Get your grout on! Even if your shower is already as clean as possible, grouting can get discoloured over time so regrouting will make the shower l...

1. Keep it light! Paint the walls a neutral colour to make your hallway light, bright and welcoming. You don’t want to overpower visitors with highly ...

1. Out with the old! Be ruthless and get rid of any plants that aren’t their best any more. Plants don’t last forever, so dig the old ones up and you ...

1. Clean up! Patio slabs can get really mucky, more than you’d realise. Give the patio a blast with a pressure washer and you’ll realise how clean it ...

1. Ask them! It’s often nice to have surprise gift, but sometimes there might be something the new homeowners actually want for their new place. You c...

1. Make some space! Root through your drawers and wardrobes, fish out all those clothes you don’t wear anymore and donate them to your local charity s...

We are so happy to announce that our second sponsored dog Tilly has now also found her forever home, and we are all thrilled!We are now sponsoring the...

1. Draw in some interest! If you have a boring shower curtain, try replacing it with something more colourful to add something interesting to the room...

1. Give it time! If you’ve just moved into your new home and don’t like the kitchen, live with it for a few months at least before you get a new kitch...

1. Get focused! The fireplace is usually the focal point of a living room, but if you don’t have one you can still create a focal point, by hanging ei...

1. Get hooked! Attach stick-on hooks to the inside of kitchen cupboard doors to hang things such as tea towels, oven gloves or utensils on, and make t...

1. Slip into comfort! Keep your slippers by the front door so you don’t have to make the trip to the bedroom for them. If you pop them on as soon as y...

1. Open the door to a new look!  Why not paint an internal door a bright colour to add a summery vibe, a pastel shade for a subtle new look, or a glos...

Penrith Farmers and Kidd’s PLC are pleased to announce the appointment of the new Head of Estate Agency, Lynne Lancaster.Lynne lives in Carlisle with ...

1. Shower yourself with a treat! You don’t have to worry about the water pressure; a new super powerful shower head can make your shower feel like the...

1. Do a good clean! It will be more difficult to clean after your furniture has been arranged and things have been put away, so get it done before you...

Eden Animal Rescue are based in Newbiggin, near Temple Sowerby, and have been caring for animals since 1995. Each year the number of animals they take...

It pays to know how to get the best out of your estate agent to maximise your chances of a quick and effective sale, as well as how to choose the righ...

It’s an exciting (and often nerve-wracking!) time – someone has booked a viewing on your house and you’re full of hope that they will be the ones to b...