Lawn Care

For starters, it’s important not to neglect your lawn as the weather turns cooler. For example, even though there is less heat around to dry out the grass, it is still necessary to ensure your lawn gets enough water so that it doesn’t die off. Mowing is another job that can’t be put aside during fall, because trims help the blades to stay healthy. Continue to cut your grass periodically, but just make sure that you don’t remove more than a third of the length at any one time.

Planting some new grass seeds and fertilizing your lawn should also be on your job list at this time. You should complete some overseeding, whereby you plant grass seeds directly onto existing turf without having to tear the grass, or the soil below it, up. Planting grass in fall like this helps to fill in any bare spots which may have opened up in your lawn over the hot months of the year, and it also improves the density of your turf. In addition, adding new seeds can help to enhance the color of your lawn and improve the grass varieties it contains.

When it comes to fertilization, fall is also the perfect time of year to complete the task because, although the top layer of grass you see is growing more slowly as the weather cools down, the roots and rhizomes down below the surface of the soil are now growing more quickly. As a result, they’re primed to really make full use of any fertilizer you spread around.

There are various types of fertilizers you can choose from, so make sure you pick something that suits the particular type of grass you have, and the time of year and specific results you may be after. To get the best coverage possible, it also helps to use a walk-behind drop spreader for a consistent layer. If you don’t own one of these tools it’s easy enough to rent one for a day or two.

During fall you should also consider doing some lawn aeration. This will help your grass to absorb fertilizer much better, plus it also makes it easier for water and oxygen to reach the roots and improve the lawn’s growth rate.

This time of year is also a period where your grass is probably being bombarded with fallen leaves. Don’t let these accumulate and stay there for too long, since once they get wet they can stick together and form a mat over the grass which can promote fungal disease and suffocate the lawn at the same time.

Gardening Tasks

In fall you will also have plenty of gardening tasks to keep you busy. For example, it is beneficial to add mulch to your gardens now as this adds nutrients and helps to stop lots of weeds from popping up. Mulch also reduces the regularity and amount you have to water, because it helps the soil to retain moisture. Furthermore, mulch applied during fall will protect your plants from the cold weather and stop them from freezing.

The fall months, when the weather is cooler, are also a good time of year to move any plants or trees which have become too big for their current position, or which you need to relocate for any other reason. You should also divide up any bulbs around your garden that you’d like to create new plants from. When you plant these bulbs now, this gives them some time to grow somewhat before spring hits and they can really flourish. Note, though, that it’s important to plant your bulbs in a part of your garden that receives maximum sunlight.

Freshening Up and Cleaning Fixtures

Lastly, before the cold really sets it is pays to spend time cleaning your gardening equipment, and tidying up the fixtures and fittings around your yard. Give your shovels, secateurs, lawn mowers, and other equipment a good wipe over and try to store them away while they’re not being used so that they don’t end up rusting out. You should also look at painting, repairing, and otherwise freshening up fences, garden benches, sheds, patios, and other outdoor areas, before it is too cold to spend time out in your yard doing these kinds of jobs.

Can I Afford to Redecorate?

Cost is often a big consideration when homeowners think about redecorating, but it is important not to rule out a spruce up because you assume it will be far too expensive. Of course, if you want a dozen rolls of handmade wallpaper or have a penchant for solid oak flooring then it would be a pretty expensive makeover, so it’s always important to be realistic with your expectations and limitations so that your dream room doesn’t turn into a debt nightmare!

Choose a Colour Scheme

Colour is very important. If you get this wrong, you may have to live with the mistake for a while, so always take your time in carefully choosing a colour scheme. When it comes to colour, there is no solid right or wrong, but the amount of natural light in the room will play a part, along with the colour of any existing flooring or pieces of furniture that you are not going to replace. If you are unsure of which hue to go for, buy a few match pots and test them on the walls to see how dark or light the colour appears in the room itself; it’s worth doing this a week before the weekend you have set aside for redecoration so that you can live them, and see how they appear at different times of day.

Paint or Wallpaper?

Paint is the easiest way of changing the look of a room because you can slap on some paint in just a few hours. Hanging wallpaper obviously takes longer and requires more skill, but if used on a feature wall only it can add a stylish touch of sophistication to the room in a relatively small amount of time. Wallpaper will also work out more expensive than a tin of paint, so do bear this in mind when the budget is tight.

DIY Decorating

Decorating needn’t be a huge chore if you use the right tools. Stripping wallpaper is usually one of the most onerous parts of the job, but you can make this much quicker and easier by using a wallpaper attachment on a steam cleaner.

Funky Accessories

Once you have painted, papered, and perhaps invested in new flooring and furniture (if budget allowed), add a few personal touches with some funky accessories. Cushions, throws, lamps, artwork, and rugs all change the look of a room dramatically, so once you have completed your room makeover it’s time to hit the shops again to find the right accessories-or try searching around your home for colour coordinated bits and pieces that would pull your new look together.

As long as you are well organised and have everything to hand, there is no reason why you shouldn’t be able to give your living room a complete makeover in a single weekend. The one thing that takes a long time to dry is gloss paint, but if you can finish painting the skirting boards, doors and architraves on Saturday night, your new room could be done and dusted by Sunday night. Good luck!

Things You Never Use

• Unread books
• Old kitchen gadgets
• Pictures and ornaments that you have no room to display

Things You Don’t Like

• Unwanted gifts
• Clothes you’ve bought but never wear
• Electrical equipment you can’t use

Things That Are Broken

• Torn posters
• Shattered ornaments
• Broken electronics

Things That Are Obsolete

• CRT TV’s/monitors
• Old games consoles

Things You Don’t Know You Have or Can’t Find

• This could be literally anything lost in the mess!

So what can we do to pull ourselves out of our self-made pits of mess? There are a multitude of rather elegant storage solutions. A cheaper option, is to simply control your junk. It can take a good deal of effort, but you’ll be left with more space in your home and you’ll even save money! A cluttered property has the potential to affect the resale value. Clearing out your home is seen as a necessity if you’re preparing to sell your property. Here’s how you can rid yourself of that unwanted clutter:

1. Britain’s clutter craze has led to more and more of us putting our possessions into storage. With 800 major storage facilities in the UK, the idea of renting space is tempting. A much more prudent solution, however, would be to sort your clutter and throw away what you know you don’t need.

2. If your bills are piled up with the rest of your mail, you may not even realise they’re sitting there. If you don’t pay your bills on time and your service gets disconnected, you end up paying more money just to have it restored. When you declutter your desk and go through your mail, you can stay on top of bills and avoid the high penalty fees

3. Being organised can help you easily find receipts for the things you’ve purchased that aren’t working. You can return or exchange these items especially if they are still under warranty.

4. The average UK family throws 24 meals in the bin every month! By decluttering your kitchen, you’ll see everything you have in your pantry and refrigerator. You won’t come home from the supermarket anymore with food items that you know you already have in the cupboard. Perhaps make an exception for a great sale on items you use all the time.

5. It’s hard to take stock of all the clothing you own when your closet and drawers are filled to the brim. By giving your wardrobe “once-over” to get rid of anything that’s out of style, worn out or ill-fitting, you’ll be able to see all the clothing you own that you probably forgot about. You won’t feel the urge to go out and spend money on new clothing because you’ll be able to go shopping in your own closet!

There are a number of clothing charities that will happily accept donations of your old, unwanted outfits. Decluttering is a great way to see everything you currently own and get enjoyment out of the things you’ve already spent money on. It’s also great to declutter before a big move.

Insert a Natural Element

Feng-shui experts have been espousing the virtues of natural elements in the home for centuries now, and the advice still holds true today. Not only are natural elements beautiful decorative devices, but they also can have a soothing and calming effect on your home as a whole. Easy additions include low-maintenance plants and flowers, though even artificial plants can make a big splash. And speaking of making a splash, consider adding a ‘water’ element to your home in the form of a water fountain or even an aquarium filled with elegant fish. Obviously, there is a degree of maintenance involved with any natural element, so this is not as ‘set and forget’ as other decor items, but rest assured infusing natural elements into your interior decor will make a tremendous impact on your design and will reflect your personality in a fun and tranquil way.

Don’t Pick Style over Comfort

When we think about interior “decorating,” we tend to go with our eyes: what looks best in this house? What fits best with the theme of the room? But when you’re buying furniture, you may want to give your eyes the backseat and let your back take the wheel. First and foremost, your furniture should be comfortable – design in this case is a secondary consideration. Try testing out lots of different seating types before even considering the design: how deep do you like your cushions? How high should the backrest be? How high off the floor is the seat, and can you sit comfortably without putting undue stress on your knees and lower back? If you’re tall, you may want a higher-than-standard sofa depth (typically this is around 36 inches). If you’re shorter, you may want less distance between the seat edge and the back. Make your comfort your priority, even if it costs a little more to get it… it will pay itself off ten times over in the long run!

Upholster Antique Furniture with Modern Fabric

If you want your furniture to be unlike anything anyone can buy, consider upholstering with an anachronistic fabric. For example, if you have antique furniture, consider upholstering with a more audacious modern fabric – like 19th century chairs upholstered in bright neon colors to really pop in whatever room they’re placed in. The inverse sometimes works as well, but seems to be more difficult to pull off: modern furniture with more old school, ornately-decorated floral pattern fabrics. Play around with some clashing ideas and you might just come up with something truly unique and truly amazing!

Choose One Piece of Artwork to Anchor the Room

Limiting yourself to only one piece of art is an exercise in priorities and values – you’ll pick a piece that really sings to you and makes you feel at home. Decorating around it will make it the focal point of the room, and art is often a more concise expression of “self” than furniture. The conversations you’ll have over your chosen piece alone will be worth the extra money to secure some truly cool art!

Add Faux Fur for Texture

If you look at a space and everything is neat, tidy and clean, you’ll want to add something that’s sumptuous and cozy and perhaps just a little wild. It’ll really elevate the space! Faux fur doesn’t just stand out in an otherwise-organized and clean room, it is an irresistable texture that draws eyes and attention. Plus, see the section about “infusing nature” above – faux fur may not be for everyone, but for those who like it, it definitely helps add that ‘soothing’ atmosphere that is so personal and so desirable.

Don’t Shop at Just One Store

It may be enticing to just get all your decorative shopping done in a few days or weeks by bulk-shopping at IKEA, Target, or Restoration Hardware. But try taking some time to shop around; these stores generally have one or two unifying design elements that makes them all feel very manufactured and monotone. Mix it up for a truly unique look that’s all you!

Use Turkish Runners to Style Up a Hallway

Wood floors and luxurious carpets are nice – but they can be a little monotonous, and don’t often feel very personal. Make your walkways more representative of your own taste with some lavish Turkish runners to really get some attention! They instill a certain Bohemian look into your space, and make it feel more like a “home” than a mere “dwelling.” Experiment with a lot of different styles, like overlapping multiple runners, or angling them so they don’t roll straight down a hallway. Done well, and this will be a whimsical, if maybe a little decadent, testament to your stylistic tastes. Oh, and Turkish runners feel great on bare feet, too!

Try Semi-custom Window Treatments

Blinds, curtains, and shades are not usually the first things people think of when trying to update their look… but these small accents can make a HUGE difference in your room’s appearance! Perfectly-tailored and uniquely-styled window treatments frame the room and create splashes of visual panache that can really make your home sing. A lot of major retailers offer options for semi-custom window treatments that perfectly fit your windows and match your dream design. Call around to get pricing, some of these guys will even price match so while it’s a bit of a splurge this is actually fairly inexpensive compared to other recommendations on this list!

Missing out on the chance to make your home look just the way you want it, well… sucks. Several aspects can be overlooked amongst the choice of hundreds of colours, textures and materials. Your flooring makes up a huge part of a room, so although we all tend to shop homeware and furniture online, in this case it’s key to grab a few samples before making a final decision.

There are a whole host of flooring types to set your toes tingling with delight, and the choosing process should be fun. So, we’ve put together ten of our favourite floors to start you off along the right path. Ranging from smooth and traditional warm woods to cool industrial chic raw concrete, there’s something here to suit just about any style and personal taste.

Turn Your Home Into A Unique Space The Right Way

Let’s be honest, we all love being complimented on the beauty of our home decisions. The choices you make create the character of your home and show off another aspect of your personality to visiting family and guests.

Hardwood Flooring

The thing about hardwood floors is that they look both sophisticated and snazzy. On top of that, they can last quite a long time, making them a good choice for resale purposes. Redesigning your home is a challenge, but hardwood floors can ease the choosing process since they can be refinished in different stains and varnishes. As for cleaning, well a whizz round with the vacuum is the norm, and spills are a doddle to wipe up – unlike carpet.

Hardwood flooring can be a pricey option, but it’s high-end aesthetic coupled with the longevity of the material make it hard to resist.

Concrete Effect Flooring

Not many people think of concrete floors as a go-to option, but their popularity is increasing due to the industrial chic interiors trend. They are actually a great cost-effective option and can withstand a lot of foot traffic. Raw concrete looks cool, though it can also be polished, painted or stained for a sleeker finish.

Laminate Flooring

Laminate flooring is a highly popular option to go with for many, many reasons. These floors are ideal for high traffic areas of the home because of their scratch proof aspect. There are hundreds of options all over the market, featuring tons of colors and even more designs. If this is more up your lane, then you’ll want to choose laminate flooring from a company you can depend on

Your floors at home will look flawless for a long time without the need to refinish, and designs can look as natural as real wood.

Reclaimed Wood

Reclaimed wood can be a cost effective option, and not only is it good for your pocket, it’s also great for the environment. We should all try to recycle and upcycle where we can, and wood can be reclaimed from just about anywhere. Not everyone sees reclaimed wood as the best option for them, but if you like a story or history behind the things you curate for your home then this is gold dust. A reclaimed treasure is a little piece of something from the world that is special in its very own way.

Unique Tiles

For those who have a taste for things that are a little bit different, an installation of unique tiles could be the way to go. Tiles can be arranged in eye-catching designs, consisting of different shapes and colors. This versatility means that you can come up with something that no one else has in their home.

Traditional Tile Floors

If your taste in tiles is a little more classic then regular tile floors look clean and crisp. With a variety of price ranges, you are bound to find a tile to suit your interior. Some of the top favorites include beautiful veined marble, glamorous granite and smooth porcelain.

Tiled floors are most typical in kitchens and bathrooms but can be placed anywhere in the home. A tiled living room or dining room evokes a Mediterranean look, and will be super easy to clean too.

Vinyl Flooring

Sometimes you just need a quick fix, and vinyl flooring could be the answer. Not only is it simple and easy to keep up with, but it’s affordable too. It also happens to be a top regular flooring material that will be used from now to many generations to come. You’ll find plenty of different styles to choose from – and a hassle-free installation.

Faux Stone Flooring

With a wide range of designs and a bright selection of shades, faux stone flooring can go many ways. It’s a nice way to bring a look of nature indoors, and looks beautiful teamed with wood grain furniture and natural toned decor.

Carpeted Floors

If you are all about being cozy, then carpet floors will always be top of your list. Be sure not to scrimp on the quality of your underlay though otherwise you may not enjoy quite the sumptuous effect you were looking for. Carpeted floors aren’t always the best, most smell-free option where pets are concerned though, and aren’t a great choice for those sensitive to allergens.

Optical Illusion Flooring

Optical illusion flooring uses geometric pattern to create a mind-bending three-dimensional effect. It comes in a variety of shapes and sizes that will draw huge focus in your room scheme or hallway.

Decorating your house isn’t just about throwing things together, it’s about curating a collection of things that speak to you. Take your time and make your nest a place you’ll enjoy living in for a long time to come.

Add Texture

Whether it’s a sheepskin rug that’s warm underfoot, velvet cushions for the sofa, or a faux suede pouf, adding texture is the go-to method for creating the feeling of warmth and comfort. Try and avoid any textures which give off a shiny or slicker feel, like satin cushion covers for example. as these will detract from the cosy atmosphere you’re trying to create.

Introduce a Throw

Gorgeous draped over a sofa, perfect for snuggling underneath when watching a movie and adds the perfect amount of texture to give a really modern feel to your living space, a faux fur throw can make all the difference.

Get the Lighting Right

Ensure that the lighting in your living room gives off a soft, warm glow rather than a bright, dazzling effect. Stay away from spot lighting or anything too focused and go for softer lamp lighting with pearl effect bulbs for a subtler lighting look.

Colour Scheme

The colour scheme of your living room will have a big impact on how cosy it feels with warmer tones always giving off a much more inviting feel than cooler, darker tones. Shades like burnt orange, cream and terracotta give off a much more inviting feel than greys and navy shades. However, if you’re a fan of more minimalist colours, adding plenty of texture can really help to create a warmer atmosphere.

With all these top tips to help create a warmer atmosphere in your living space, you’ll be so cosy and warm that you’ll never want to leave.

Fear not. We are bringing you three top tips to help create that welcoming environment on the cheap and with as little stress as possible.

A welcome mat is a must

First impressions are everything, and what better way to create a welcoming environment than purchasing a welcome mat for your front door? It’s an inexpensive purchase that can go a long way to establishing that homey feel — some mats even declare “welcome” right where you step onto them! Can’t say it more plainly than that.

A personalised door mat projects your unique personality even before visitors have gotten through the front door, so it’s a solid first step in turning a plain house into your very own home. Adding the personal touch is a great extra flourish to add to any purchase, and you don’t necessarily have to take too large a chunk out of precious funds to do it.

Personalised doormats offer a unique touch, displaying either your family name or a favourite quote. Team with a patterned undermat to accentuate the design and add a little colour. The colourful and personalised combo would give a great boost to any new home.

It’s all about the candles

If done safely and responsibly, candles are a beautifully inexpensive way to create ambience. A selection of candles in your chosen room can help you decompress from the dreaded nine to five that gets all of us wound up from time to time.

It’s always good to change things up and try new products too. Break away from the tired old faithfuls you’ve grown familiar with and expand your horizons. Good suppliers produce candles in a plethora of scents, shapes and sizes – so you can find a style as unique as you.

Relax, unwind… and never leave burning candles unattended or alight near children, pets, drapes or furniture. Always follow candle safety rules.

The soundtrack to your life

Everyone has that one song on their playlist that takes them back to a treasured memory or reminds them of a loved one. Our last recommendation is that you purchase a wireless speaker for your home. It’s more expensive than the other suggestions on this list, but it’s a fun one. Listening to music makes us feel good, fact.

Don’t undervalue the joy of listening to classic songs with friends, or nostalgic romance when listening with your partner. Or, create brand new memories set in your brand new home.

Just like the other suggestions, this is an effective way to enrich ambience in any room. These devices can be hidden away so they’re not the focus of the room, while still adding to the environment. The wireless aspect means no messy cabling, no installation hassle, and packing them up to move on is as easy as chucking them in your car or moving van. There is a wide range of wireless speakers to suit different budgets, so it’s well worth taking a look.

Implement these changes and you’ll never look back, your house will soon become a home. Want more? See How to Finish Off a Room to Make the Space Feel Complete.

One issue is where to put that big screen. If you’ve got a dedicated room for it, that’s great. But even at that, we all have windows, doorways, fireplaces, seating arrangements and other features that have to be taken into consideration when we’re deciding where to put the TV.

Having a built-in or free-standing entertainment or media center is one way to handle it. These can be pretty enormous pieces of furniture that take up most of a wall and cost more than your TV, but they do have accommodations for all the components you might want as well as offer lots of storage for DVDs, games and the like. Also, they neatly solve the problem of multiple, visible cords because they’re pre-drilled for hidden access to wall outlets.

Also out there are stands made for mounting flat screen TVs. They’re available in a wide variety of styles, many with tilt and swivel features and with shelving for components.  You could simply place a smaller screen on a regular table, but it’s going to be relatively unstable and subject to side-swiping by passing children and pets.

The way most people place their TVs, though, particularly if they’re monster-size, is to mount them on a wall the same way you’d hang a picture. For one thing, it frees up floor space, and for another, it lifts the screen up to where it can be visible to the whole room as well as a from a distance in an open floor plan. If mounting your TV is on a wall is what you’re considering, here’s what you should know:

DIY or Hire a Pro?

If you’ve got the skills and the tools and a pal to help, you can mount a TV by yourself. But calling in a pro is certainly going to make life easier. No matter where you live, in Durham or Denver, TV mounting services are available and can steer you to the right mounting device for your needs.

Ideal Viewing Distance

Experts vary in their recommendations of how near or far from the TV makes for the best viewing experience, but the suggested range is 1.5 to 3 times the diagonal size of the screen. (You don’t have to do the screen-size math because the size you’ll see on the box is already the diagonal size.) That means that a 40-inch diagonal screen is best viewed from 5 to 10 feet away, a 50-inch screen is best viewed from 6.25 to 12.5 feet away, and a 60-inch screen is best when watched from a 7.5 to 15 foot distance.

Ideal Viewing Angle

The optimum angle from which to watch TV is if the screen is more or less directly straight in front of you when you’re seated. To be precise about it, sit down and measure the distance from the floor to your eyes to give you a sense of where the center of the mounted TV should be. The fact is, though, that most installations are going to look weird if they’re mounted as low on the wall as that measurement would indicate. A mounting device that tilts down will give you the leeway to place the TV higher on the wall.

Other Things to Consider

When you’re mounting a TV on the wall, don’t forget to take these into consideration in your planning:

• Cords. You’re going to be plugging into power and probably also connecting to cable or satellite dish cables as well as add-on components like DVD players and game consoles. There are several ways to conceal cords, from using cord covers to having cords installed inside the wall.
• Components. They’re going to need somewhere to live, so plan on getting a low bookcase or cabinet or putting up floating shelves under the screen.
• Access to ports. The last thing you want is to have to take the screen off the wall to access ports or controls, so use a wall mount that can telescope outward and let you get to the back of the TV.
• Mounting above a fireplace. In some rooms, this is the only option considering that fireplaces are designed to be focal points and most seating is placed facing them. Many experts recommend against it because high heat isn’t any electronics’ best friend, but a mantelpiece will shield the TV from rising heat as long as you don’t pull the screen out in front of it.

The lighting in the home can have a major effect on how you feel. It can also add a cosy, relaxing ambience, perfect for the colder months. Below, you’ll discover the main benefits of upgrading your lights this winter.

Helping you to create a cosy retreat

One of the main benefits of upgrading your lighting this winter, is it can help you to create a cosier, relaxing environment.

There’s nothing nicer than returning home after a hard day’s work, curled up with a blanket, a hot mug of cocoa and dim, romantic lighting, on a cold and dark winter’s evening. The right lighting can help to make you feel warmer, while also helping you to resist the gloomy, depressing feel of winter.

If you do struggle with a low mood, blue lighting is especially recommended. Studies have actually been conducted which have shown blue light can help to prevent SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder) and help regulate emotions in the darker months.

Lighting can increase safety

Of course, the darker months aren’t just a little gloomy – they’re also potentially dangerous too. So, you might want to consider installing new outdoor lights. This will deter thieves and ensure you can see where you’re going when you do come and go in the darker weather.

You can find a range of great outdoor lighting, including automatic lights, or manual lights. There’s even a pretty impressive range of contemporary style outdoor lights available which provide a stylish, as well as safe design.

As you can see, there’s numerous benefits which come from upgrading your lighting. Just remember – any electrical work should always be carried out by a professional. Even if it seems like a pretty small, straight-forward job, don’t risk trying to do it yourself.

The darker months may be depressing, but with a few simple upgrades, they really don’t need to be. Why not take a look at the range of different lighting on offer and see just how much of a difference it can make to your home this winter.

To relieve the pressure and help you feel more relaxed, here are some tips to help you buy your first home.

The Must Haves

When you think about buying your home, you may have a dream vision that includes a large dining kitchen, or outdoor entertaining space. However, many first time buyers have a limited budget, so you may not find everything you want in one property. Be realistic, create a check-list of essentials and luxuries, and be prepared to compromise.

Don’t Be Afraid to Ask

Buying your first home can be intimidating, but keeping quiet about anything that you don’t understand or that may be troubling you will only add to the stress. You may be nervous about speaking up and asking questions but it could save you a lot of sleepless nights.

Always Negotiate

Similarly to asking questions, the idea of going in with a low offer can be terrifying. You may be worried about causing offence or annoying the seller, but remember: the worst that can happen is a no. You can work your way up from a low offer, so always start below the asking price. After all, if you don’t ask, you don’t get.

Account for Costs

You’ve probably been saving a deposit for quite some time, however, buying a home also includes other costs that some first time buyers fail to take into account. This includes solicitor’s fees, mortgage arrangement fees and moving costs. To be safe, calculate how much everything will cost and allow a little extra.

Be Patient

This one can be really hard but being patient is so important. It can take months of viewings and property searches to find the right one, and several months to exchange. If the property you buy is in a chain, this can take even more time. A lot of this process is out of your hands so worrying won’t change it. Try to relax and be patient.

And Finally, You Only Need One

You may have seen hundreds of properties through online agents and not yet found the one, or perhaps you’ve had offers fall through – in both instances, it can be easy to become disheartened. Remember, you only need to find one. It may take a while but you will find your first home.