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Did you know that it takes less than 30 seconds to form a first impression? This means that when you’re selling your home, potential buyers will decide how they feel about your house before they ever walk through the front door.
And even if you aren’t selling your home, wouldn’t you love to feel a sense of pride and admiration when you pull in your driveway after a long day at work?
No matter your goals with your home, curb appeal couldn’t be more important.
If you’re not sure where to start, we’ve got you covered! To learn a few simple ways to improve curb appeal, just keep reading.
- Clean Up Your Yard
The first step toward front yard curb appeal is to take an honest look at your landscaping. How does the grass look? Is the lawn covered in twigs, leaves, and other debris? What improvements could be made?
Pull all the weeds, mow the lawn, rake the leaves, and seed bare patches if you’re working on this project in late summer or early fall.
Pro tip: don’t mow your lawn too low! You should clip the top third of your grass at most. Mowing your grass too low is like laying out a welcome mat for pests, weeds, and bare patches.
- Wash the Walkways
After you have your grass looking great, it’s time to move on to the walkways. It’s a good idea to tackle the grass first because the last thing you want to do is clean the walkways and then cover them with grass and dirt from the lawnmower.
You don’t need a power washer to have a sparkling driveway and walkways! All you need is a hose and a sprayer attachment.
Be sure to spray down the exterior of your home as well, including the siding, front porch, windows, and doorways. If you have a multi-story home that makes cleaning the windows difficult, a window cleaning company can help!
- Add a Pop of Color
Is there anything more inviting than a garden? Adding a few flowers to your yard is one of the best curb appeal ideas we can give you.
Whether you add planters to your front porch, plant some flowers on either side of your walkway, or install window boxes, you can’t go wrong! And don’t worry if you don’t have a green thumb – there are tons of gorgeous plants that can be kept healthy by even the most inexperienced gardener.
- Swap Your Hardware
If you can’t remember the last time you updated your front door hardware (or you’ve never done it) it’s time to tackle this project!
For the best results, replace the existing hardware with a color that contrasts with your front door. For example, if you have a white front door, consider black hardware.
You can also replace your house numbers, your light fixtures, or even your mailbox to make your home look brand new with minimal effort.
Boost Curb Appeal to Get More Out of Your Home
As you can see, boosting your curb appeal isn’t difficult. Depending on the current appearance of your yard and house exterior, it could take as little as an afternoon to make your house look like a million bucks.
But even if you have to spend a weekend on your curb appeal project, it’s worth it. Those putting their homes on the market will be able to sell them faster and for more money. And if you’re staying in your home, you’ll be the envy of the neighborhood!
In need of more tips and tricks for making your home look its best? Take a look at our blog!
