5 Ways to Increase the Curb Appeal of your Home

1. A freshly painted front door.   This is probably the easiest way to spruce up your home and make it feel new.  A freshly painted front door, especially if it is a new color, will give your home a new look.  Make sure if you’re selling your home soon it’s a color most will also like; standing out with a unique color may not be in everyone’s taste and you may have a harder time selling your home.
   
2. Landscape your Yard and keep it well maintained.  Keep your lawn cut and select plants that fit with your home.  There are many tools online to help you plan your design. (Click here for a Garden Planner from Better homes and Gardens).  You may also want to make a stone, stamped concrete or brick path to your front door or through your plants.  A lit path with plants will give your front entrance a welcoming look; if will show off your landscaping as well as your home.  A brick path or concrete path is always a good choice as well for your sidewalk or driveway. (Click here for some unique path ideas).
   
   
   
   
   
3. Take care of your homes structure.  A fresh tuck-point for your home, fixing broken bricks or repairing crumbling concrete or bricks can add to your home’s appeal and may help the structure as well from further damage.
   
   
   
4. Repair or replace your roof.  Not only is a roof repair practical for your home or business, but it will also give your building a fresh look.  It’s probably on the top of the list of things you may need to do if you’re going to sell your home soon.  A new roof is practical and can make a good selling point to potential buyers.
   
   
   
   
   
5. Repair or replace your gutter.  Your roof and your gutter system are important to divert water away from your home.  Faulty roofs or gutters can be the cause of leaks and other more serious issues such as foundation problems.  A new gutter system also can make your home look better.