Carolyn J. Braden • 3 Minute Read
Improving Your Curb Appeal One Step At A Time
Article published: 7/21/24
Article updated: 10/25/24
Have you ever taken the time to really think about the curb appeal of your home? If the answer is no, then we want to ask you why. You’ve never walked up to the front of your house and thought about the different things that you would change and how it would look better? We’re not sure we believe that.
Either way, you’re thinking about it now, and that’s what matters. In this article, we’re going to be taking a look at some of the things that you can do to improve your curb appeal, so if you’re interested in learning more, read on.
A new modern door accents this modern house design well
New Door
The first thing that we’re going to say is that if your door has seen better days, it might be worth getting a new one. Think about what kind of style you want and what kind of impression you want to give and then take a look online to see what you can find.
It’s common for people to believe that their door doesn’t matter too much and that it’s not something you should worry about, but it definitely is. It stands out, and you know it does because if you were viewing a house to purchase, you would notice it too.
We recommend that you take a look at composite doors simply because they look amazing, but the choice is with you.
We love using haint blue to accent our porch. See the other ways we used it (on our stairs) in our 15 second video above or via our YouTube channel @carolynjbraden.
Learn more about “haint blue” in our article here.
Fresh paint and wood accent this modern house design
Repainting
It’s also worth taking the time to repaint the entire exterior of the house. It’s likely that your paint has seen better days seeing as we don’t imagine you have had the exterior painted in a long time, if ever. Of course, this is only necessary if your house was painted in the first place.
This is also your chance to get a good look at your home’s exterior and see if there are any cracks forming. When it comes to fixing home's foundation, spotting the early warning signs are essential.
Just take your time if you’re going to tackle this on your own, make sure that you purchase the special paint for exteriors, and keep someone on hand to hold the ladder. Having said that though, it’s a good idea to get a professional to handle this for you. They will be able to do a high-quality job, and your home will look amazing.
A well-maintained home gives great curb appeal
Well Maintained
Last but by no means least, you need to ensure that your front garden is well maintained. The grass needs to be cut regularly, the flowers need to be watered and blooming rather than dead, and you need to do everything in your power to keep it that way. It’s just a few minutes every couple of days, but the results are incredible and you will be thankful that you’re taking the time to do this.
Mums and pumpkins add a nice fall curb appeal
There are so many different ways that you can improve your curb appeal, and these are just some of the ones that we have come up with. We know that it’s not always the easiest thing to do, but it’s something that is necessary if you want to either sell your home, or simply to give a good first impression. So, now you know what you can do, get started on doing it.
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Carolyn J. (C.J.) Braden is the owner of Carolyn’s Blooming Creations is a regular contributor and editor for CBC. She has been featured in numerous media publications such as InStyle Magazine, on HGTV, on Bustle.com, and more. She is the author of the books Georgia McMasters in Amethyst Lake Cemetery, How To Be Yourself: 3 Ways To Help You Being You, and the illustrator for the children’s book Bridging Connections. She is a former classroom teacher that now dedicates her life to educating others on how to live their most healthy, creative and happy life. Learn more about her visiting our About Us page.
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