How to Quickly Enhance the Curb Appeal of Your Home

Do you want to personalize how your home looks from the street, but not sure how to get started with updating its curb appeal? It’s easier than you think to create a design vibe with a few simple updates and some essential home maintenance. And, when it comes to home maintenance tasks, experienced homeowners know that the exterior of a home is just as important as the inside.

So what can you do to enhance curb appeal and create the vibe you desire? Consider some of the following effective methods to help you transform your home into the show stopping house on your block.

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Before and After of an entry makeover

Change Up Your Lighting Fixtures

The lighting outside your home can completely change the atmosphere. Lights can bring a touch of uniqueness and warmth to your home and it can make it feel even more welcoming. It’s also a great idea to invest in good quality lights as a security measure, too. These days security lights are less industrial-looking and they can be decorative elements, as well. Pathway lights, entry lights, and security lights also work together to provide a balanced atmosphere to the outside of your home.

Brighten Up Your Driveway

Driveways can become dingy over time from use and from weather. One of the most effective ways to brighten up your driveway and give your home’s entrance a new lease of life is to try out power washing it or by hiring local Power Washing Services. Hidden underneath the buildup of dirt and grime of your pathway and drive, you will soon see a fresh surface that you completely forgot about. This is such a simple technique, but it will last for the rest of the year as long as you invest in experienced professionals who know what they’re doing.

Clean Your Gutters

It goes without saying that your outside guttering needs to be cleaned out regularly. If you haven’t given it any care and attention recently, this is your sign to dedicate some time to it. If you don’t have time to clean them yourself or you don’t feel comfortable climbing a ladder, you can always hire a local contractor to clean them out.

Add Some Curb Appeal Door Decor

Door decor in the easiest and most efficient way to bring a touch of your personality to the outside of your home and create appealing curb appeal. From fabulous flowers to stunning statues you can transform a plain space into a thing of beauty in a matter of moments. I like to decorate our porch and entry door for the current season or holiday. It takes just an afternoon, and it creates a welcoming vibe for our friends and neighbors.

Freshen Up Your Fences

Another way to make a statement is to freshen up your fences with a statement color. The exterior of your home will instantly look more vibrant and full of personality if you can add a pop of color to your panels. While a traditional white picket fence can add charm to any traditional home, a bold black or a bright blue can be quite eye-catching.

So, don’t sit back and allow your home to stand out as the messy one on the street. Treat it to a little extra care and attention this summer with a few fun updates to enhance its curb appeal. Whether you’re hoping to host a summer gathering with your family and friends or you’re simply trying to impress other potential buyers, there’s so much you can do to enhance the curb appeal of your home this summer season.


About the Author

‣ MyFixitUpLife Theresa Clement, MyFixitUpLife
Theresa Clement, MyFixitUpLife Designer, is an artist, upcycler, certified color expert, Certified Aging-in-Place specialist, and yoga devotee.
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A handy designer and writer, she shares DIY projects, tool how-to, and home makeovers as a book author, home show speaker, DIY workshop coach, and radio host. Plus, she has a degree in journalism with a minor in architecture, and is a Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist (CAPs) and certified color consultant. She's created fast-paced makeovers for TV shows, and shares home trends and DIY tips as a freelance writer and guest on news shows and satellite media tours for TV and radio.

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