5 Easy (and Inexpensive) Ways to Improve Your Home’s Curb Appeal

Are you considering selling your home? Are you afraid you’ll have to empty your bank account just to make your home’s exterior presentable to potential buyers? There are easy ways to improve the look of your home without ending up in the poor house at the same time. Consider the following five easy and inexpensive ways to improve your home’s curb appeal.

Clean Your Windows

Clean windows can significantly boost your home’s appeal to onlookers. Whether you are attempting to sell your home or you just want to make your neighbours jealous, a little elbow grease on your windows can provide spectacular results.

Fill Your Planter Boxes

Nothing screams dilapidated more than unkempt planter boxes. Scraggly weeds, dried dirt clumps, and forlorn flowers are an instant sign of homeowner neglect. Visitors might begin to wonder what else you have neglected to fix around your home if can’t manage your planter boxes.

Mow Your Lawn

Just like your floral accents, an unkempt lawn signals neglect. Even if you have to pay a neighbour’s child to tend to your lawn, do not overlook this easy fix. An immaculate lawn can instantly upgrade your home’s curb appeal. Do you really want to risk losing a potential buyer over untamed grass?

Matching Draperies

Stand on the street in front of your home and look at your windows. Does every window display different curtain colors? If so, it might be time to consider adding matching sheers to your curtains. You can purchase inexpensive sheer panels from your local thrift store and add your new window coverings to your existing curtain rods. This add-on seems so simple but can have a huge impact on your home’s appearance.

De-Clutter Your Front Entrance

From the muddy boots on the front porch to the child’s tricycle on the walkway, each haphazard item you remove is one less thing to distract a potential buyer. Store bicycles and outdoor gear in the garage or storage shed. Sweep your walkway and front porch. Add a decorative umbrella stand outside your front door. Make your home’s entrance pretty enough for a photo shoot and you’ll never regret the extra effort.

Making your home more inviting to potential buyers does not have to mean hiring a home stager or spending big bucks on a professional sales consultant. With just a few easy tweaks, you can significantly improve the look of your home’s exterior. Will any of the above-listed tips help you to improve your home’s curb appeal?

by H. G. W.