5 Ways to Add Instant Curb Appeal to Your Home

When you are trying to sell your house, one of the easiest ways to stand out from your competition is to increase the home’s curb appeal. After all, first impressions are important. You want potential buyers to be ‘wow-ed’ before they even step foot through the door. Plus, with today’s increasing use of virtual tours, a beautiful facade and pleasantly landscaped yard can help a viewer get a better understanding of the home’s spacial attributes.

1. Power Wash the Exterior

This should be the first step any homeowner takes to instantly improve the look of their home. A good power washing will quickly and easily remove all manner of dirt, pollen, moss, peeling paint, and more. You can hire someone to do it or you can do it yourself. You can buy a power washer online or at a hardware store. Many hardware stores will also rent them. If you do it yourself don’t forget the cleaning solution and plan on spending several hours for an average size home. Bonus points if you also power wash your sidewalk, driveway and patio while you are at it.

2. Paint Your Front Door an Eye-Catching Color

Nothing makes a house pop like a front door in a strong color. Which color you choose is completely up to your preferences. You can jump on trend and paint the door in the latest shade, or you can choose a color that has proven staying power. Whatever color you decide on, it is a good idea to factor in the nearby colors of the house and foliage.

3. Plant Some Flowers

Just like your door color, flowers are a great way to add some visual contrast to your home’s look. Easy to do yourself, you can pick up some colorful annuals at the beginning of spring. With just a little more thought and planning you could alternatively hire a landscaping company to create a design for you that incorporates a variety of colorful plants year round. Any way you go about it, flowers are a wonderful addition to a home’s appeal.

If you want to test the waters before committing, patio planters are a simple and stress free way to add some festivity without the fuss. Simply purchase some blooming plants and place them, plastic container and all, into decorative planters that are just a smidge larger. Voila!

4. Make Sure Your Address Is Visible

Is your house number easily seen from the street? If not (or even if it is), you might consider adding an artistic element to the outside of your home by changing up your house number. It is easy to find a variety of numbers online these days to suit any style. Instead of a small number sticker on your mailbox, add a sculptural element to your home’s facade with metal numbers, decorative tile, or even a planter box by the door. The options here are only limited by your imagination.

5. Upgrade Your Mailbox

Another easy way to give your home’s curb appeal and instant face lift is by giving some attention to your mailbox. Forget the basic black box installed by builders. Pick out a mailbox that speaks to your personality and your home’s architectural style.You can swap the roadside mailbox for a collection box hung on your porch or just clean and paint what you already have. You can take it a step further and add flowers or small shrubs around the base to really draw the eye. Any way you approach it, sprucing up your mailbox is a quick and easy DIY project that can be done in a day.