7 Ways to Show Your Home Some Love
Valentine’s Day is right around the corner! Just like you do with the special people in your life, it’s important to also show your house some love! Here are 7 ways you can show your home some love.
Upgrade Your Mailbox
Your mailbox is right by the road. It’s one of the first things people see. Consider sprucing it up a bit. If the wood is weathered or the metal is rusty, replace those pieces to make your mailbox look as good as new.
If you have a standard mailbox, add a brick or stone column around it to make it sturdier and more stylish. Be sure the style matches the style of your home for the best results.
Other mailbox fixes include planting flowers around the base of the mailbox or wrapping the stand with a pretty flower garland.
Paint the Front Door
Paint is one of the least expensive ways to add flair to any part of your home. Why not try something bold with the front door? It is a small area so a less traditional color can be a great choice. Consider a bright red, olive green, or butter yellow color. That splash of color can be welcoming and attract the eye right to the entrance of your home.
While you’re at it, don’t feel like you have to stop with the front door. You can add a new coat of paint to the rest of your house and really up the curb appeal. A new color can really change the way you see your home.
Pressure Wash Siding and Decks
All of the dust and pollen that accumulate on your home can really detract from it’s beauty. A pressure washer is the perfect solution for cleaning your decks and siding. All of a sudden your old house will look brand new again. Make sure you use the propers setting on the pressure washer so that you don’t damage your exterior. Use the lowest setting possible that still removes the dirt.
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 should be good to go!
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.
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!
Install New Hardware
Shiny, new hardware will greatly improve the overall look of the outside of your home. You can add a new doorknob and kick plate to your front door, new house numbers to the exterior, and even a new porch light. These small touches give the impression that someone lives there that really cares about their surroundings.
