If you've transformed your house into your very own Santa's grotto, you could be in with a chance of winning £250 of Focus DIY vouchers.The hunt is on for the best dressed houses in Dorset this Christmas.

So, whether you've created an authentic white Christmas on your doorstep or have Santa and his reindeers on your roof, don't miss this dazzling opportunity with FOCUS. Simply send in a photo of the outside of your Christmas themed house to be in with a chance to win.

For inspiration make sure you head down to your local FOCUS store where you will find everything you need for your own winter wonderland. From outdoor lights to create a magical starry night and vintage style baubles and wreaths, to subtle and stylish trees and table decorations, FOCUS has everything you need to decorate your house this Christmas.

Jill Gater, PR Manager from FOCUS said:"More and more people are showing their festive cheer by decorating the outsides of their homes as well as in.We are appealing to people to send in a photo of the outside of their house in lights and this we are looking forward to seeing all the impressive displays and to rewarding the creativity of entrants.

"The vouchers will be a terrific extra present in the winner's Christmas stocking and can be used to treat friends and family, or could even be spent in January to ward off the post Christmas blues."

To find your nearest FOCUS store simply call 0800 436 436 or log onto www.focusdiy.co.uk.

Focus (DIY) has over 170 Focus stores operating nationwide from the tip of Cornwall to the north of Scotland, offering products for the DIY and gardening enthusiast all at competitive prices, trading under the brands FOCUS and No Frills.

Return photos with your name, address and contact telephone number and email address to Dorset Echo Focus Competition, Fleet House, Hampshire Road, Weymouth, Dorset DT49XD. Closing Date for all entries is 10 December 2007.

Normal Echo rules apply.