10 Easy Ways to Add Curb Appeal to Your Home

10 Easy Ways to Add Curb Appeal to Your Home

Posted by : Moneek

Have you woken up from your winter slumber (not literally) to look around your home’s exterior and found it lacking? If your yard is cluttered or just a little drab and worn, a few hours of elbow grease and a Benjamin or two will make all the difference in the world. Resolve to make your home’s yard and exterior more welcoming and visually appealing this summer. Perk up your curb appeal with these 10 simple tips.

Tackle Weeds

Stop unsightly weeds from ruining your cool summer vibe. Purchase some animal-friendly weed killer (or make your own) and add it to a sprayer. Pick a sunny day and douse every weed in your flower beds, around your mailbox, and in the cracks of your driveway and walkway.

Approximate cost: $10-$20

Mow Regularly

High grass makes a home look like nobody lives there and tanks its curb appeal. Either carve out time in your schedule to mow and trim or hire someone to do it for you. Plan to mow every two weeks, more frequently during rainy months when grass grows faster.

Approximate cost: $30 for gas up to several hundred dollars to hire someone, depending on size of yard

Plant Flowers

Pops of colorful blooms liven up boring landscapes instantly. Purchase flowers that go with your yard. There are plenty of options for full or partial sun or shade. Plant them in flower beds, around the mailbox, in window boxes, or in planters. Weed, water, and feed them regularly and watch them grow and spread over the summer, adding charm and whimsy to your yard.

Approximate cost: $50-$500

Replace Your Mailbox

Old, tilted mailboxes attribute nothing positive to your home’s curb appeal. Wash, paint and repair your mailbox if you can. If it’s beyond help, visit a big box store and find one that is visually appealing, along with a new stand. Take down your old one and install the new one to give your home’s exterior an instant facelift.

Approximate cost: $0-$200

Wash Your Windows

If climbing a ladder and cleaning your windows by hand isn’t in your wheelhouse, buy some cleaner that you can attach to your water hose and a long brush. First, sweep away the cobwebs, leaves and debris that has collected on and around your windows. Then spray each of them with your hose to clean off the next layer of dirt.

Approximate cost: $10

Play Handyman

Things break around the house, and they’re easy to ignore. Over time, these small issues can make your home’s exterior look run down. Paint the worn porch railings, replace burned-out light bulbs, and add new screens to your windows. These small touches will give your home a well-cared for look and feel.

Approximate cost: $0-100

Add Lighting

When we consider curb appeal, we automatically think of it in daylight. You should want your home to stand out in the dark, too! Lighting is key to creating upgraded, inviting curb appeal once the sun goes down. If your porch lights are old, replace them with more stylish options. Add solar lights to your walkways, driveway and around your mailbox. These won’t only look good, they’ll eliminate tripping hazards for guests.

Approximate cost: $30-$100

Paint Your Front Door

It’s crazy how much one can of paint can do for your curb appeal! Boring, chipped front doors are just sad and take away from your property’s curb appeal. Pick a color of high-quality paint that coordinates with the rest of your exterior and cover it with several coats. Don’t be afraid of a bold color like red, bright blue, or green. It should pop and pleasantly draw the eye.

Approximate cost: $50-$75

Hang High-End House Numbers

Take a page out of the handbook for big-dollar houses and upgrade your house numbers. Use large numbers in black, silver or gold in a font that complements your home’s design. If you’re handy, add them to a large wood or metal plate for even more emphasis. If not, add them next to your front door for a neat, modern update.

Approximate cost:$15-$25

During winter, we tend to focus on making the inside of our homes warm and cozy. Once summer hits, however, it’s time to give our exterior some love and attention. Use all these tips, or just a few, to update your home’s curb appeal. You’ll love the instant gratification even small improvements can create.