Whether you’re selling your home or just want to make some adjustments, then focusing on your curb appeal is always a great place to start. Your home’s exterior deserves just as much appreciation and care as the interior, so use spring and summer to make some nips, tucks, and organizational plans. Your favorite facets of the home will benefit from a bit of sprucing—take a look at these tips for improving your home’s curb appeal!
Paint the Exterior
Are you bored with the outside of your home? Sometimes, playing with color is the best thing to do to spruce up your place. If you know that you’ll be selling your home soon, then pick a neutral color, but if you’re planning on staying in the house for a while, then pick whatever color you like. Follow these tips for properly painting your home’s exterior if you’re up for the challenge; otherwise, reach out to professionals!
Get the Greenery in Order
Your yard also plays a huge role in your home’s appeal. If the grass is long and weedy, then you won’t be happy with it, nor will anyone looking to buy it. Start a landscaping routine—such as mowing the lawn once a week, watering the plants regularly, and trimming the shrubs when they get out of hand. The more you list the tasks you need to get done, the better you’ll stay on top of the home’s landscaping needs.
Play with the Porch
Probably one of the biggest projects you can take on in exterior home improvement is updating the porch. Here are our favorite projects:
Add color to the doorway
Incorporate flowers and greenery
Pressure wash the dirt away
Make the porch bigger
Add front color decor
Upgrade the Lighting
Now, the lighting is part of the porch, but it’s also something you can add throughout your home’s exterior. Think about the lovely glow that comes with twinkle lights during the winter holidays. You can take that same mood and keep it throughout the year. Add little lanterns up the walkway, twinkle lights along one area of the room, and updated outdoor lighting fixtures for the home and the garage.
Clean the Roof and Gutter
Spring and summer are perfect times to take care of your roof. Winter can do some major damage to shingles and gutters, so take the time to fix those pieces. Reach out to professionals to clean up the roof and fix any imperfections, and make sure your gutters are cleared and clean—it may not seem like a lot, but it enhances the overall curb appeal of your place.
