Have you ever made a small, cheap change at home that made a surprisingly big difference?

A natural way to answer

I changed the harsh ceiling light for a warm lamp, and it transformed the whole atmosphere in the evenings. It was a tiny, inexpensive change, but the room finally felt cosy rather than clinical.

Key phrases to use

• got rid of — removed or threw away something you no longer want“We finally got rid of that broken old sofa.”
• brightened up — made something look lighter, more cheerful or attractive“A few cushions really brightened up the living room.”