Cut the lawn; if you normally cut the lawn every two weeks, cut it every week during the listed period

Edge the lawn, up the driveway and along the sidewalks (both front and back) for a finished appearance

Trim all shrubbery and remove low lying tree limbsFertilize your lawn to make your grass look lush and green

Paint any trim work which is blisteringPlant flowers in the front yardRepaint or restain the front door to create a pleasant first impression

Replace torn screens from windows and front and back doorsPaint only the rooms that really look finger-painted, worn or faded

Have the wall-to-wall carpeting and/or draperies cleaned

Fix any dripping faucets. Perhaps only a washer is neededReplace old caulking around the bathtubs. This can be done with one new tube of new caulking and a putty knife

Spray lubricant on all squeaky doors, windows, closets and cabinets

Place solid deodorizer in each room and closet

Store out-of-season clothes so the closets don't have a cluttered look

Remove items in the garage and/or basement against the walls to show maximum floor space

If there are too many appliances on the kitchen counter, put some of them away to expose maximum counter space

Pre-pack items which may clutter your home - extra toys in your child's room and knick-knacks may actually make your rooms appear smaller

Clean your home top to bottom. A professional cleaning service can do this for you. Charges are minimal when you consider how much more appealing your home will becomeWash windows

Clean fans and ventilating hoods

Clean and polish floors

Remove stains from toilets, tubs and sinks