9 Ways To Improve Curb Appeal

Are you looking for ways to improve the curb appeal of your home without taking a big chunk out of your wallet? Here are 9 ways to do just that:

1. Add mulch: Mulch goes a long way in instantly giving your yard a face lift. The darker the mulch, the bigger the effect is. Not only does new mulch look nice, it saves water by cutting down on runoff.
2. Improve the front door: Upgrading to new and modern hardware really improves the look of the door. You also want to make sure your front entrance is free of cob webs and other debris. Replacing the door bell, the door’s kick plate, and the outdoor light fixtures can also really amp up your home’s style.
3. Fence: Fix any discolor or wear by using a semitransparent stain on your fence. This will improve the look of your yard by giving it an all-over fresh feel.
4. Pressure clean: Rent a pressure washer to clean up your home’s exterior, driveway, walkways, patio, deck, stairs, porch, etc. Don’t forget about your front door and mailbox; be sure to clean those by hand if they need some attention.
5. Accent color: Consider adding an accent color to your home’s window casements, shutters, or front door. If you are unsure as to how to choose a good color, head to your local home improvement store and look at the color accent cards that large manufacturers provide.
6. Fill in your yard: Look for spaces in beds and borders and put in annual flowers.
7. Cool-colored plants: It is a good idea to stick to plants in cool colors such as blue, purple, light pink, and white as people usually react in an emotional way to hot colors such as reds or yellows. Also, stick with either one color or one color with an accent color in order to create a polished and organized look. Planting flowers of many different colors may look too busy.
8. Mow and weed: Ensure your lawn is taken care of by mowing the grass and pulling out the weeds. A well taken care of lawn translates that the homeowner takes pride in their residence.
9. Light it up: Add lights to walkways and near plants/trees that you want to highlight. Illuminating your yard looks great at night and you never know when a potential buyer will drive by.