They say that first impressions are the most important. Most of us tend to apply that saying to ourselves or others, but it also applies to our home as well. In fact, if you are trying to sell your home or just impress your neighbors, there is nothing like a little curb appeal to take care of the job.
Now that spring is here, it is time to get out and do something to your home to make an improvement. Many people tend to focus on gardening in the spring, but there are many other things that can be done as well.
Rather than hiding away in their backyard, making changes that are not going to be seen by anyone but you, you can take to the front of the home. Here are 12 ways to add curb appeal to your home that you will love.
1. Front Door – One of the most important things you can do to add curb appeal to the home is to upgrade the front door. A fresh coat of paint can transform the look of your home quickly.
2. Doorknobs – While you are already working on the front door, why not upgrade the doorknobs? If you are still using gold plated knobs, it is time to bring your home into this century. A little spray paint works wonders.
3. Doormat – There is nothing like a great doormat to welcome people to your home. Many people choose a mat with a cute saying, but you are limited by the options available. If you want to add some real personality to your front door, try making your own doormat. You can follow these instructions to do it easily.
4. DIY Garage Door – If your garage has a standard steel or aluminum door, you can give it this easy upgrade by adding some faux windows. Not only are they beautiful, you will even fool the neighbors!
5. Electric Boxes – More than likely, your electric box is standing out like a sore thumb. You can camouflage the box by painting it the same color as your home.
6. Mailboxes – take your mailbox to the next level. Purchase easy to install mailbox kits from your local hardware store and you’ll love the difference.
7. Branch Ladder – Jazz up your front porch with a DIY branch latter. They are easy to make and you can switch the decorations to match the season.
8. Outdoor Curtains – Curtains aren’t just for the indoors anymore. Add some to your front porch and you will be amazed at the difference.
9. DIY Flowerpots – Using these instructions, you can make your own stone flowerpots. It is an inexpensive DIY project and when you plant some flowers, your front porch will be the best on the block.
10. Side Yards – The front and the back of the home tend to get all of the attention but the side yards get neglected. Adding a long flower bed to the side of the house can certainly improve the curb appeal.
11. Front Walkway – The walkway in front of your home can certainly take a beating over the seasons. Improving the look is possible when you use this tutorial to stain your walkway.
12. House Numbers – Although it is possible to purchase numbers and simply attach them to your home, this DIY project is a much more intricate idea. It is easy to do, following these instructions.
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