04/06/2010 17:02:00
The warmer summer weather might encourage more people to undertake home improvements in the near future, according to an expert in the field.
Those considering the installation of
wooden Venetian blinds may be interested to note the views of Build It magazine's deputy editor Anna-Marie DeSouza, who feels that some householders could have been put off enhancing their properties in the spring because the weather was "pretty dismal".
However, with the start of summer, she feels that "it's likely that people will venture out in the next couple of weeks and catch up on any interior and exterior home improvements that have fallen to the wayside".
Meanwhile, the forthcoming World Cup might also inspire people to spruce up their homes, Ms DeSouza went on to say, as people aim to prepare their properties for parties and barbecues.
The FIFA World Cup officially kicks off next Friday (June 11th). People may be planning celebrations in order to coincide with England's group games against the USA, Slovenia and Algeria.
Posted by Kristy O'Hare.
