With Christmas only a few weeks away, many of us have hit the shops in search of some fun new festive decorations. Some people just concentrate on the inside of their house while others go all out making sure the outside looks just as good if not better.

There are a few ways in which you can make your garden and the front of your house look festive without having to fork out hundreds of pounds. Light projectors which can be picked up for as little as £12 can be positioned to show a light display on the front of your home or out on to your lawn. These will need an outside power supply or will need to have a wire feed through into the home.

Adding an inflatable Santa or snowman to your home front will instantly give it that Christmas look. Retailers often lower the price of these as we get closer to Christmas, so keep your eyes open for a bargain. If you have a tree in your front garden you may want to decorate it with some lights. You can pick up battery powered or solar panel ones for less than £5 a pack, adding some sparkle to your home.