8 Ways to Boost Your Home’s Curb Appeal
Make your home’s exterior feel as welcoming as the interior. Whether you’re looking for a weekend project or preparing to put your home on the market, these 8 DIY projects will boost your home’s curb appeal and increase the value of your property!
Power Wash
Homeowners often confuse the need for a fresh coat of exterior paint with the need to simply power wash. Before you hire a professional crew to paint your exterior, consider power washing first. What looks like faded paint could actually be dirt and grime that’s accumulated over the years, covering your home’s beautiful exterior. Power washing can instantly add vibrancy back to your home and save you an extra cost, too!
Camouflage Electrical Boxes
Bulky electrical boxes can stand out and make your home look unfinished. Try coving them by planting shrubbery in front of the boxes. You can even paint your electrical boxes the same color as your exterior walls to help them blend in!
Paint Your Front Door
Need a bright way to welcome friends and family? Give your front door a fresh coat of paint to make it pop! Whether you choose to go with a bright color or simply a nice stain, freshening up your front door will create a focal point that the eyes will easily be drawn toward.
Hang Up Your Hose
Don’t leave your garden hose in a heap! Invest in an inexpensive hose reel or storage container to tuck it away when not in use. This will help your exterior look put together and well-organized. Plus, it will leave your hose kink-free for easy use all year long!
Add Potted Plants
Flowers make every occasion brighter. Liven up your exterior by adding some flora and fauna to your porch. Angel’s Trumpet, Sky Vine, and Plumbago are beautiful, heat-tolerant plants that can hold up in our intense Alabama weather!
New Doormat
An inexpensive doormat can go a long way for making a difference in your home’s curb appeal. This addition to your entry can help your exterior have a polished look that’s fun and inviting. Let your welcome mat be a statement piece that reflects your style! Best of all, it can be very affordable. Check out one of our favorite doormats here.
Trim Away
Nothing makes a house look more unkempt than overgrown shrubs. Get your sheers out and start trimming. You don’t have to get fancy—just try to clean up the lines around your bushes and trees, and you’ll be good to go!
Upgrade Your House Numbers
One of the easiest (and cheapest!) upgrades you can make to your exterior is to update your house numbers! Visit your local home improvement store to pick out the perfect set for your home. Feeling modern? Traditional? Or maybe you’re going for the popular farmhouse look? Either way, you’ll be able to find a set of numbers that reflects your style and will give your home an updated look!
Are you about to sell your home? Every city has a different real estate market, and hiring a professional can give you a real edge over the competition. If you would like more information about buying or selling in Birmingham or to speak with an ARC agent, contact us at (205) 969-8910.
