Increasing the curb appeal of your home will instantly send the retail value higher than you knew was possible, making it a must for homeowners that are almost ready to put their house on the market. Homeowners that are not planning on selling can still enjoy having a home that is so beautiful it makes the neighbors envious. Polishing the exterior of your home can be accomplished with a few things. 

Make The Curb Beautiful

The curb is one of the first things that people will notice as they walk to your house. If the curb is uneven, lay down fresh cement to fix it. Pick up some stencils to spray paint numbers on the curb as well for a little additional appeal. 

Landscaping

Landscaping is a great way to instantly make your home look breathtaking. Plant flowers around the front porch. Trees or small bushes along the sidewalk are another great idea. Hiring a landscaping company to make sure that everything looks picture perfect is a great idea. After the initial planting and mulching, maintenance is usually both cheap and easy.  

Upgrade To Siding

Siding gives a home a modern appearance that paint just cannot seem to pull off. Not only does it look better, siding does not chip and peel like paint does. The only maintenance that it requires is a quick powerwash every so often. There are professional companies that offer power washing services to eliminate the manual labor that you will have to do. 

New Windows

New windows pair perfectly with new siding, especially if you have shutters on your home. One of the key benefits to purchasing new windows is that they often pay for themselves in the long run. Newer styles offer superior insulation when compared to older models, helping you save on energy costs while simultaneously decreasing the size of the carbon footprint that you leave behind. Professional windows and doors companies can inform you of the various options available to you so that you can find something that is both affordable and will increase your curb appeal. 

Fix The Little Things

Every home has those little things that are often put off. This could be pressure washing the deck, or touching up the paint on the porch. Walk around the outside of your home and make a mental note of things that can be fixed or cleaned. Common things that are easy DIY projects include: 

• Cleaning the gutters
• Trimming the shrubs
• Painting the front door
• Painting the porch
• Adding a porch swing

Little improvements can all add up to give your home the makeover that it needs. Increasing curb appeal is always a great idea. Homeowners that would like to sell their home are more likely to make more money, and they can enjoy a quicker sale, compared to homeowners that opt to place their home on the market as is. Those that don’t plan on selling can enjoy the benefits that making small repairs or new windows instantly provide. 

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