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    Home » Lifestyle

    Bump Up Your Home's Curb Appeal

    Published: May 31, 2019 · Modified: Jul 25, 2023 by Jennifer · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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    Are you looking for ways to improve the exterior of your home and Bump Up Your Home's Curb Appeal? Here is a quick look at a few things that can help your home look better from every angle.

    Bump Up Your Home's Curb Appeal

    Outdoor Kitchen

    If you’re the type who enjoys entertaining outdoors, a kitchen in the backyard might be just the thing for you. Outdoor kitchens can be full luxury kitchens complete with a built in BBQ, outdoor cabinets and countertops, and bar with a keg. There are plenty of kitchen styles and designs to choose from to fit any size space.

    For the Front Door

    You might start with a smart video doorbell to keep your house safe. Not only does it connect wirelessly but it allows you to record up to 30 days of clips to the built inmemory for free. It also has an easy playback system allowing you to watch video clips on your smartphone.

    Landscaping

    It doesn’t matter if you have limited space or if your yard is vast, a bit of landscaping never hurts. The décor that’s in front of your home can truly add to the curb appeal and make it more unique. You might be surprised at the affordability of landscaping when you look for sales and good deals.

    If you have a lawn make sure to invest in some good fertilizer and that you keep it mowed. It can actually help the rest of your house stand out when the grass is a vibrant green, and your lawn is maintained well. Additionally, remember to keep your shrubs and plants pruned and trimmed correctly.

    Exterior Cleaning

    This might be one of the most essential and affordable things to do when it comes to improving your home’s curb appeal. From the actual siding to the driveway you can clean things and make a massive impact on the looks of your home.

    The entry of your home is typically the most visible part so ensure that you rent a pressure washer and use it to clean the paths, walkways, and driveway leading to your house. You can even use it for cleaning the siding but read all of the directions first so that you won’t unintentionally strip the paint from it.

    Paint

    If you’ve cleaned the outside of your home but still aren’t happy with it, you might want to paint it. This is also quite affordable if you do it yourself. Painting a house can have a massive impact on the overall look of it and can also be quite gratifying.

    Paint, depending on the type you get can be a bit expensive, so ensure it’s in the budget. If it isn’t. You might want to consider just painting the trim. Clean and eye-catching trim around the windows and doors can make a big difference.

    Enhance your home's curb appeal with these fantastic tips, and if you're a grilling enthusiast, don't miss out on the ultimate guide to stainless steel grills by RTA Outdoor Living for the best grilling experience in 2023.

    Decorate

    If you still aren’t feeling as if you’ve done enough to make your home stand out properly, you might want to think about adding a bit of décor to it. A swing on the front porch or a bench in the corner of the lawn can add to its charm and give it the ‘there’s no place like home’ feel.

    If you have a pathway that leads to the door, you might even want to line the edges of it with some decorative stones. You can also add a birdbath. Simple changes or additions to the décor can add to the appeal and really make a difference.

    As you can see, there are quite a few ways to improve the look of your home’s exterior whether or not you hire someone else to do it for you. It just takes a little imagination and elbow grease.

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