When you buy a home for yourself, or your family, it is your home 1st and an investment second. You don’t want your home to lose value and keeping your home looking up to date can seem intimidating, especially if you are looking to sell it in the near future.
Luckily, it doesn’t take a lot to spruce up the exterior of your home, and provided you can maintain the outside appearance, you can keep its value at its highest.
Here you will be guided through 5 of the easiest ways you can dress up your home from the outside to attract potential buyers and, of course, to simply keep your property looking its best.
Put Up Edging
It may seem odd to put up edging, but some elegant driveway edging can turn heads, provided it is in keeping with the rest of the home’s aesthetic.
Edging will help to prevent the erosion and shifting of driveway materials and will also reduce the costs that you and any potential buyers will spend on maintenance and repair. If you have a car, edging on your driveway will also prevent the displacement of stones when your vehicle is moving, saving you a small fortune in tire repairs and keeping your home’s driveway looking tidy!
Paint the Doors and Window Frames
It is very easy to forget about how the door and window frames look in your home. Remember, a new coat of paint can elevate the exterior by creating a focal point for your home front. If you have a bit of excess cash lying around, it may even be worth installing a new front door, which, provided it matches the exterior and vibe, will also help up your home’s appeal. Just make sure that if you are painting the exterior window frames and doors, you use an appropriate outdoor paint and sealant to help lock in all your hard work!
Landscaping
A home that has a messy font garden is not appealing to many people. So, you should look into improving any landscaping features if you can. Make sure your lawn is mowed regularly and take the time to remove weeds. If you plan to add flowers to your front lawn, you can improve your home’s exterior by choosing flowers that bloom in different seasons, so your property will have a year-round colourful appearance.
Security Lights and Cameras
Many home buyers are looking for a home that has extra lighting on the outside as well as cameras, such as a Ring doorbell. Security features sell, provided that they don’t turn the exterior of your home into looking like a prison! So, if you can invest in some motion-activated lighting and get some Ring or other AI-based cameras put up!
Porch? Decorate it!
Don’t leave it bare if you are lucky enough to have a large porch. One of the easiest and cheapest ways you can modernize and improve your home’s exterior is to decorate the front porch. Simply add a new doormat or even create a sitting area if you have enough room. Just ensure that any fabrics and furniture you put onto your front porch are secured and weatherproofed.
