Houses – B1 English Vocabulary

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Exercise 3: Houses

Exercise 3: Houses


Complete each sentence using a word from the box. Use each option ONLY ONCE. attic – cramped – DIY – in bad condition – patio – put in – renovate – shed – spacious – unfurnished

When I first saw the house, I knew it needed a lot of work to transform it into my dream home. The previous owners had left it , with peeling paint and a neglected garden. The first thing I did was to the entire house. I started with the living room. It was , and you couldn't fit a big sofa in it, so I knocked down a wall to make it more . In the kitchen, I decided to new cabinets and a modern stove. Upstairs, the was full of old junk, so I cleared it out and turned it into a small study. The house already had a two-story structure, so I focused on utilizing every space efficiently. Outside, the was falling apart, so I had to fix the roof and repaint it. I also worked on the garden, turning the overgrown weeds into a beautiful area for family barbecues. Finally, I tackled the bedrooms. The main bedroom was initially , but I found some great pieces that matched the new decor. After months of hard work and some creative , my house was not only in good condition but also a cozy place I could call home.