There are always home improvements you can make to your property but one area that tends to get forgotten about is the exterior appearance of the home. The exterior is, after all, the first thing that people see and it’s important that you’re doing what you can in order to improve that space for both yourself and your guests.
Improving the exterior appearance of the home doesn’t take too much effort and like some of the interior changes you make, only needs a few little touch-ups here and there. Here are a few ways you can improve the exterior appearance of your home.
Apply a fresh coat of paint
A fresh coat of paint is a great first step in the right direction when it comes to updating the exterior of your home. With a fresh coat of paint, it can instantly brighten the appearance of the home, regardless of what color or finish you go for.
Firstly though, you should look to jetwash your surfaces so that you’re working with a clean and realistic canvas. If you’re painting onto dirty walls or surfaces, then you’re just locking in that dirt and perhaps causing unnecessary damage to the home.
Look at applying a fresh coat of paint where you can and ensure this is exterior paint, rather than your standard indoor paint. Exterior painting is a great way to add some value to your home without needing to break the bank or cause stress on your part.
Do a little landscaping – or a lot if it’s needed
Landscaping is a great way to update your space and when it comes to improving the exterior of your home, it’s definitely worth doing where you can.
Whether it’s a little bit of landscaping like pulling up some weeds or adding plants, to transforming the backyard space completely with a fresh lawn, or adding in decking, there are plenty of landscaping tips and tricks that can improve your exterior space.
Landscaping can add additional value to the home, depending of course on what you landscape and how much you do. If you’re someone who doesn’t spend much time out in the garden, you might not want to do much anyway. However, if you’re looking to sell the home or make more use of it, then spending some time on landscaping might be necessary.
Update your front door
Your front door is going to slowly wear and tear, which is why you’ll want to replace it or update the door every so often. From adding a lick of paint to doors that will allow it, to replace the door in its entirety.
Not only is a door an aesthetic part of the home and the entrance to your property but it’s also a security issue if it ends up damaged or worn.
Take a look at the current state of your home’s front door. Could it do with a little improvement? If so, then it’s definitely something you should be looking to update or spend the money on replacing where needed.
Add some outdoor lighting for ambiance
To add a little ambiance to the space, you should certainly consider adding some outdoor lighting. With outdoor lighting, you’ve got more visibility of the home which makes it easier for you to get in and out of the property.
Not only that but adding lighting, especially automatic lighting that comes on every time someone approaches the door, will help to deter any wannabe criminals from trying to break in.
Repave your driveway and pathways
A tripping hazard as well as a problem for your vehicles is the driveway and pathways that surround your home. While they might not be something you focus too much on when it comes to the exterior of the home, they are important to look after as and when it’s needed.
Repaving your driveways and pathways is a great way to get the most out of your exterior appearance and to fix anything that might cause damage to you, a guest, or your car.
Tidy up your roof and gutters
Finally, be sure to tidy up your roof and gutters. Try to keep on top of clearing out any gutters that become clogged, as well as removing moss and algae from the roof to avoid any damage or leaks caused as a result of it penetrating the roof’s materials and membrane.
With these tips, you’ll be able to improve the exterior appearance of your home for the better this year.
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