Spring time spruce-up...

TESTAMENT to the clocks springing forward, a long Easter weekend on the horizon and the barbecue coming out of isolation, mini make-overs are top of the agenda.

- SAM WYLIE-HARRIS rounds up the top DIY jobs and easy refreshes you can do right now

If you want to get a head start before the May bank holiday spurs us into action, and have some time left over for early summer socials - and getting out in the garden - here's what's top of our to-do list...

Make those windows sparkle

Glorious sunshine is so welcome but with those rays streaming through the window, you can see how much dust has settled on the panes.

As Rachael Munby, chief marketing officer at Anglian Home Improvements, says: "We know the sunshine makes us more motivated to do the tasks we avoid, but it's best to get ahead with window cleaning when the sun's not shining."

Cleaning your windows when the sun isn't beaming on them helps prevent streaks, especially if the cleaning solution dries too quickly, highlights Rachael.

She adds: "Check seals to ensure they're still efficiently retaining the heat - especially important for those crisp mornings."

Get a grip on gutters