Looking to sell your home and wanting to give the best first impression possible? Maybe you just feel like freshening up the exterior of your home. Either way, we’ve got a great guide for you on improving your kerb appeal...
The Front Door
One of the most notable features of your property’s exterior and when done right can really make your home stand out from the crowd. You can put as much effort into this as you’d like depending on the amount of time you have and your budget. You could do as little as giving a good clean and polish or you could go all ways and give it a fresh new coat of paint and even add a custom house number to give it more of unique touch.
The Front Door
One of the most notable features of your property’s exterior and when done right can really make your home stand out from the crowd. You can put as much effort into this as you’d like depending on the amount of time you have and your budget. You could do as little as giving a good clean and polish or you could go all ways and give it a fresh new coat of paint and even add a custom house number to give it more of unique touch.
The Driveway
If you’ve been living in your current home for a while, there’s a good chance your driveway has seen better days. Over time, through natural wear and tear there is bound to be a crack or two, maybe a stain or even some weeds beginning to sprout through. Again, this fix is dependent on time and budget, but at the very least you can spend some time pulling out weeds. If you like to give it a full new lease of life then give it a thorough clean with a washer and look at replacing some of the slabs as it can make a surprising difference.
The Fences and Gates
If your property doesn’t currently have a low fence around the property then maybe consider having one installed, as not only does it give your property more definition, but it can also really separate your home from the main street making it feel a little more private.
If you already have a fence or gate to your property, it's worth touching up the paint and metal work to freshen it up a bit. Also, if the gate to your property squeaks, fix it, immediately. You don’t want any potential buyer’s first interaction with your house to be a squeaky gate that needs fixing.
The Garden
Once again this is another that you can choose to put some decent time and money into or go a simpler route, but having some greenery out front is a must. The minimum amount of work required for your front garden is to ensure the grass and hedges are cut on a regular basis and any unwanted vegetation is removed. If you’d like to go the extra mile, then you could plant a few colourful flowers and fix any brickwork that borders the garden.
If you don’t have a front garden, then it's worth adding a bit of green to the front of your home. Maybe purchase a few flower pots or pick up a couple of hanging flower baskets.
The Features
Another way to make your exterior stand out is by adding a feature or two. You don’t have to go too crazy and start trimming hedges in the shape of animals, but adding a unique item to give it character can go a long way. These features can be quite varied and you can be as creative as you like, from bird baths to sculptures to landscape lighting, features like these can give the home some real personality.
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