Take advantage of spring’s warmer temperatures and longer daylight hours to take care of the outside of your home. A well-maintained and attractive exterior gives you, as property owner, full enjoyment of your home. And, by improving your home’s curb appeal, you also increase the value of the property overall. Consider the following six ways to add or enhance the curb appeal of your home and yard without breaking the bank.
Update Your Front Door—Beyond the welcome doormat, your front door is the most visible welcome sign on your home. The front door greets guests and can set the tone for the rest of the exterior. Start by repairing cracked window panes and torn screens. Update the door by painting it in a contrasting color to make it pop, refinishing it to restore the character, or installing new hardware.
Repair Your Roof—With winter over you may find that your roof took the brunt of harsh winds and weather. Replace missing or faded shingles and repair or replace damaged gutters and downspouts so your home retains its clean lines and finished look.
Maintain Your Hardscaping—Walkways and patios suffer from use and temperature extremes, and develop cracks and other signs of damage. Worn concrete can be resurfaced, cracks filled and repaired, and the entire area power washed and brightened. Check brick walkways to make sure all bricks are level and spaced evenly.
Maintain Your Landscaping—Clear the yard and garden beds of remnants of last fall’s leaves and branches. Pull weeds and plant grass seed in bare spots. Trim overgrown bushes and tree branches, and add mulch to flower beds and around the bases of trees for a clean look. Flowers planted in beds or several decorative planters add beauty and color to the overall aesthetics of your property.
Check Window Trim, Siding, and Shutters—Clean and/or paint the exterior trim around windows and replace or repaint window shutters that have faded and become dull with time and weather. Wash siding to remove dirt and mildew. A fresh coat of paint or change of shutter color will go far in improving your home’s exterior.
Powerwash Porches and Decks—Spring is the time to clean decks, porches, and railing and other trim. Whether vinyl or wood, start by powerwashing, and then restain and reseal the surfaces for season-long enjoyment.
A little time and effort can go a long way to improving the curb appeal of your home and yard. By taking these simple steps, you ensure your home is not only properly maintained and cared for, you extend its life, increase its value, and enhance the aesthetics. For other suggestions on how to improve your home’s curb appeal, contact Sovereign Construction Services. Visit our website or contact us today.