First impressions matter and your home’s curb appeal is one of the most important impressions you can make on both your neighbors and potential buyers. Here are five tips on how to easily add curb appeal to your home without breaking your budget.
Paint the Front Door
One of the first things people notice about a home is the front door, and if yours has paint chipping off, it can send the wrong message. Consider picking up a can of paint to breathe some new life into that old door. If you want to stand out, you can use a bright color like red or yellow to grab people’s attention right away.
Update Old Hardware
Changing out the old hardware on the front of your home can go a long way to increase the overall look. Take some time to replace the old doorknob and lock on your current door for some more modern-looking ones that match the overall theme of your home. If you like smart devices, you can opt to spend some more money and get a smart lock that can be opened with a code or your smartphone. Smart doorbells are also popular, and they allow you to see who’s at your door even if you’re away from home.
Install Landscape Lighting
One of the simplest ways to add curb appeal to your home is by installing landscape lights. You can choose to put these in your yard’s garden, or you can line them along the walkway leading up to your front door. Depending on what lights you buy, this can be one of the most cost-effective ways to add some curb appeal to your home.
Replace Your Old Mailbox
Mailboxes serve a vital purpose, but that doesn’t mean you have to keep the same outdated one forever! If you have a mailbox that’s attached to the side of your home, consider getting a new one that fits the theme of your home. If your mailbox is out by the curb, you can replace the existing box with one that’s more modern. If the mailbox post is on your property, you can also do some minor landscaping and create a small garden around the base of the mailbox, which will help your house stand out from the crowd.
Refresh The Flower Beds
If you have a flower bed in your front yard that you’ve been neglecting, now might be the time to renew it into something beautiful. Start by removing any existing weeds and trimming down overgrown plants. You can transplant some plants from your local garden store if you want new flowers in there right away, otherwise, you can wait until spring to plant some seeds. Adding mulch to your flower bed is also a great way to transform the whole look of the bed, as well as add some great color too.
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