Ideas To Use To Increase Your Home’s Curb Appeal
When it’s time to sell your home, the curb appeal is important. Remember that the curb appeal is your home’s first impression. Here are several projects which will help make that good first impression.
1. New siding
Remodeling Magazine put out the Cost vs. Value Report which said that replacing your siding will increase the value of your home. It can be a chunk of change, but you will recoop around 94% of what you spent.
2. Well-maintained lawn
Driving up to a home with a brown front lawn, or an unkept lawn that is overgrown is not the greatest first impression. During the warmer months when the grass grows quickly, you will need to mow the lawn at least once a week. If you have to fix some dead patches, then you can use grass seed or sode tile to patch it up good as new.
3. Clean windows and driveway
Cleaning your windows is a quick and easy project. You will enjoy the clean look on the outside as well as the inside. A Clean window allows more natural light to come through, which will improve the look and feel of your home’s interior as well! Pressure washing your driveway also makes your curb appeal pop. This can be done by renting a pressure washer or using your own.
4. Exterior lighting and a new front door
Low voltage lighting can be added to your landscaping that will highlight your curb appeal. According to the National Association of the Remodeling Industry a new front door will improve the livability of your house and its energy efficiency. The return on this investment is around 63%.
5. Energy-efficient windows and new garage door
Replacing all of your windows comes with a big price tag but can work to your advantage. New windows will update your home on the outside and the inside and it will also reduce utility costs and help with energy efficiency. Replacing the garage doors is very good to appeal to your curb appeal. According to the NARI, you will recoup 100 percent of your investment.
6. Adding a deck or patio and shuttered windows
Adding a wooden deck will not only expand your living space but will also bring a return on your investment. Shutters will increase value and add a lot to your curb appeal. They come in vinyl, wood, aluminum, composite and fiberglass.
These ideas are projects that will help your home make a great first impression and add value to your home. Remember when maintaining and keeping your exterior on your home up will not only help avoid costly bills down the road.
