Adding more curb appeal to your home doesn?t have to be a time consuming project. Sometimes the simplest ideas can have a big impact. Stand across the street from your house or take a photo and just look at your house for a few minutes. This is an easy way to see where you need to make changes or add some interest to the exterior of your home.
The Front Of The House
The front door is the first thing that most people notice about a house. Paint the door a bright color for real impact. Bright blue, red or green are popular choices. Use crown molding to outline and define your front door. Adding a screen door with architectural interest, cutouts or grids is a great way for it to stand out. A great plus when using wrought iron screen doors is, not only the attractiveness level, but they also add extra security.
Do not forget to update the hardware on the front door. A new door handle is a quick and easy way to spruce up an old door. Remember to replace the old numbers on your house with big bold ones. Adding porch lights on each side of the front door draws the eye.
Use pots of flowers to brighten up the entryway to your house. Place big pots on either side of each step to add color all the way up. Be sure they?re placed so no one will trip on them. Mailboxes are often overlooked, but an eye-catching new one will really make an impact.
Around The House
A nice pathway somewhere in your yard gives visitors a great way to get a closer look at your displayed plumage. Using a garden hose to lay out the design is a nifty and cheap idea. Placing solar lights along a walkway makes it simple to navigate at night.
If your mailbox is at the curb, consider a new post with a planter box that sits just behind the mailbox. When flower season is past, you can use the box for seasonal decorations. A fenced area for trash cans is a great way to hide seemingly ugly yet necessary items that are on display.
Big Differences
If you?re looking to make a real change in the exterior of your home, a new paint job and a new roof are two things that will make your home look like new. Both are big projects that reap big benefits. Consider a different color scheme than what is on the house now but not too different from the rest of the neighborhood. If you are replacing a roof it would be a good time to look into solar panels.
A homeowner knows the work never ends but adding improvements, large or small, to your home?s exterior adds to its value and gives you the satisfaction of a job well done.
About the Author
Jennifer K. is a staff writer with Fortified Roofing, a leading provider of roofing services in Voorhees, New Jersey.
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