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Put
fresh or silk flowers in principal rooms for a touch
of color.
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Add a
new shower curtain, fresh towels, and new guest
soaps to every bath.
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Set out
potpourri or fresh baked goods for a homey smell.
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Set the
table with pretty dishes and candles.
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Buy a
fresh doormat with a clever saying.
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Take one
or two major pieces of furniture out of every room
to create a sense of spaciousness.
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Put away
kitchen appliances and personal bathroom items to
give the illusion of more counter space.
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Lay a
fire in the fireplace. Or put a basket of flowers
there if it’s not in use.
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Depersonalize the rooms by putting away family
photos, mementos, and distinctive artwork.
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Turn on
the sprinklers for 30 minutes to make the lawn
sparkle.
