Homeowners often incorrectly believe that they have to make extensive and expensive changes to their homes to improve property value for investment or sales purposes. You can improve your home’s appearance with just a few quick changes. You don’t need to spend a lot of money either. Consider these three methods:
Invest In Cleaning Services
People are more likely to see the appeal of your home when it and nearby structures have bright, clean exteriors. Hire someone to remove debris from the roof and gutters and power-wash the siding, windows and porch or patio, if applicable. For cleaning paved sidewalks and driveways, hire a paving stone clearing and restoration service like Paving Stone of San Diego. A paving stone cleaner not only removes dirt, grime and weeds, but also re-seals the stones with a color intensifier so that they look brand new.
Choose Better Landscaping Elements
Although raking up old leaves and removing dead tree limbs and stumps can immediately give your home curb appeal, the best way to use landscaping to improve your home’s appearance is by updating it in ways that make your home attractive year-round. For example, if you live in an area that experiences cold temperatures, invest in plants that look green or bloom during colder months. In areas prone to drought, invest in outdoor drought-ready plants like succulents and artificial turf instead of grass. Keep in mind that anything you choose should match the style and color scheme of your home.
Install Some Eye-Catching Objects
It’s amazing how simple changes to a home’s exterior can make it instantly appear better than it had moments before. Certain items can make a house look and feel more like a “home,” such as a wreath on the door, wind chimes hanging from a porch, lamp posts or low height lights along walkways, a fountain in a garden and a “Welcome” mat. Of course, you can also improve your home’s appeal by adding eye-catching non-decorative items, such as your house number painted on the curb, a custom mailbox that matches your home theme or even a wheelchair ramp.
As you can see, you don’t have to build large add-on structures or invest in extensive changes to make your home appealing. You simply need to make certain that the exterior always looks clean and well-maintained. Once your home looks great, your creativity can serve you best. Choose elements that you feel can make your home a warm and welcoming place.
