Sprucing Up Curb Appeal
First impressions are everything. What does the outside of your
home say about you? With the outdoor season upon us it’s time to head
outdoors and check out your home’s curb appeal.
Here are some things to think about to spruce up the look of your home.
Lawn. Is the lawn green and healthy looking? It’s fairly easy and inexpensive to head to the garden centre for fertilizer and grass seed. Remind yourself to water regularly during dry periods. If your lawn has deeper problems (such as grubs), you can hire a lawncare company to do an environmentally friendly treatment.
Driveway. Interlocking brick or patterned concrete are not necessary for a great driveway. You can keep your asphalt driveway looking new by filling cracks and applying a new layer of sealer.
Garden beds. Keep garden beds looking trim by using weed cloth and mulch around plantings. Keep shrubs trimmed and neat looking and add some flowers for pops of colour. If gardening isn’t your thing, adding urns or potted plants to the front step can work wonders for curb appeal.
Lighting. Check bulbs in outdoor lighting and make sure you’re using the brightest bulbs allowed. Solar powered lighting along the walkway adds ambience while at the same time improving security.
Door. Don’t forget about your front door. Add a fresh coat of paint with a pop of colour and change out the door knobs and kickplates to new ones.
Improving curb appeal is a relatively easy and inexpensive way of readying your house to sell for maximum dollar. If you are thinking of selling over the next few months, take advantage of the weather over the Spring and Summer to improve the outside appearance of your home.
Here are some things to think about to spruce up the look of your home.
Lawn. Is the lawn green and healthy looking? It’s fairly easy and inexpensive to head to the garden centre for fertilizer and grass seed. Remind yourself to water regularly during dry periods. If your lawn has deeper problems (such as grubs), you can hire a lawncare company to do an environmentally friendly treatment.
Driveway. Interlocking brick or patterned concrete are not necessary for a great driveway. You can keep your asphalt driveway looking new by filling cracks and applying a new layer of sealer.
Garden beds. Keep garden beds looking trim by using weed cloth and mulch around plantings. Keep shrubs trimmed and neat looking and add some flowers for pops of colour. If gardening isn’t your thing, adding urns or potted plants to the front step can work wonders for curb appeal.
Lighting. Check bulbs in outdoor lighting and make sure you’re using the brightest bulbs allowed. Solar powered lighting along the walkway adds ambience while at the same time improving security.
Door. Don’t forget about your front door. Add a fresh coat of paint with a pop of colour and change out the door knobs and kickplates to new ones.
Improving curb appeal is a relatively easy and inexpensive way of readying your house to sell for maximum dollar. If you are thinking of selling over the next few months, take advantage of the weather over the Spring and Summer to improve the outside appearance of your home.
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