
New homeowners will find there's a lot more involved in the upkeep of a house than the old apartment or other previous accommodation. What's more, you as the owner are responsible for maintenance chores — cutting the grass or fixing a leaky tap.
You'll probably want to make your home "yours" in other ways, too: by redecorating, adding new features or landscaping, for example. The following chapter is a guide to some of the additions and changes you might want to make. To start, you'll need a few tools.