If you’re planning to put your home on the market, you most definitely want the curb appeal to generate a favorable impression. If you’re simply looking for a way to make your home more attractive, improving its curb appeal is an ideal place to start. There are some specific areas that can be considered definite eyesores. Improving those aspects is a good place to begin your beautification project.

Clean Up and Spruce Up

Overgrown trees and shrubs and dead plants left in a neglected flower bed are definite eyesores. Do some trimming and replanting and you’ll make a noticeable difference with the landscaping. Little details matter when you’re trying to improve your curb appeal. Straighten your crooked house numbers or mailbox. Paint or buy new ones if the ones you have are faded or damaged.

Driveways Get Noticed

Cracks in a driveway are an eye-catching feature that you’d rather people not notice. Cracks in a driveway can be a tripping hazard for you and for visitors to your home. Driveways that are sinking and cracking are also detrimental to your curb appeal. Lakeridge Paving Company or a similar business in your particular area that specializes in residential driveway repair or installation can make your driveway a safe and attractive part of your home’s curb appeal.

Doors

Doors with peeling paint, dents or those that are outdated in design can be an eyesore. According to the information provided by Realty Times, replacing your garage door and entry door will increase the value of your home. With the multitude of exterior door designs available, you can replace outdated doors with doors that complement the exterior of your home and doors that attract attention because of their beauty.

Lighting

Sometimes, it’s what you don’t see that can be a negative aspect of your home’s curb appeal. A home that has insufficient exterior illumination, broken or non-working exterior lighting or outdated lighting fixtures can look forlorn in the evening hours. Exterior lighting can be a safety feature and a decorative aspect of your home at night. During the daylight hours, the style of lighting can enhance the curb appeal of your home.

The curb appeal of your home is often the basis for a potential buyer’s first impression and a feature that heavily influences the opinions that guests form of your home. By eliminating the eyesores, you can immediately create a more impressive curb appeal and quite possibly increase the value of your home.

Guest Post By:
Anica Oaks

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