In "Decorate to Speculate", author Giles Kime explores every aspect of a house, from the exterior to the last very last light switch, and identifies what is - and what isn't - worth spending money on. If you're wondering whether potential purchasers will be more impressed by a GBP5,00 en-suite bathroom or a GBP35,000 Poggenpol kitchen then this is the book for you (and just so you know, the answer is the former!). Find out if real world buyers are really attracted by technology? Get the low-down on who will actually like trendy flock wallpaper and spot the instances where buyers would rather just have acres of beige Dulux. Whether you are simply looking to improve your home in a way that will boost its worth, or are seeking to renovate your pad to sell it for a handsome profit, you'll find all the advice and ideas you need here.

From 1992 to 1995 Giles Kime was editor of Decanter magazine, one of the world's leading specialist wine titles. From 2001-2004 he wrote the wine column for The Sunday Telegraph, for which he now contributes wine recommendations. His day job is Deputy Editor of Homes & Gardens. Giles is also the author of Secrets of wine (978 1 904902 08 9), also available in the 52 Brilliant Ideas series.