Whether you’re moving to a new home and want to make sure that your house sells quickly, or you simply feel as though it looks a little worse for wear, there are plenty of steps that you can take to improve your home’s exteriors!
Read on to find out more!
Replace your windows. One of the most effective ways to improve your home’s exterior is to replace your windows. After all, window replacements will make your home look freshly built and modernized, as opposed to tired and outdated. It can also make your home’s design appear more cohesive, especially if the windows were previously mismatched (i.e., installed at different times).
If you feel as though your windows don’t need to be replaced just yet, you can improve their overall appearance by committing to a regular cleaning schedule. For example, interior panes should be cleaned every three weeks, and exterior windows should be cleaned every 5-6.
Keep your garden in good order. Working to keep your garden in prime condition can also improve your home’s exterior. This is because it allows you to elevate your home’s curb appeal, making it look far more attractive to passers-by (and your own family). You can take better care of your garden by:
- Removing weeds and raking debris such as leaves and twigs
- Mowing the lawn and trimming bushes/plants
- Planting colorful flowers and plants to liven up the space
If you don’t have a lot of time on your hands, you may want to hire a gardener who can take care of this on your behalf. This way, your gardens (front and back) remain neat and uniformal without you having to get your hands the least bit dirty!
Repaint the facade. Your home’s facade (the front of your house) can also help to improve the overall appearance of your property due to the fact that it can help you to ‘turn back the clock’ when it comes to general wear and tear, such as paint discoloration or chipping.
If you want to DIY this, be sure to take great care when working from height, and make sure you have all of the necessary tools to hand before getting started. You should wait for a cool, dry day to carry out this task, as this will not only make it safer but it will also ensure that you get the best possible results.
While you’re at it, you should also be sure to repaint your window frames and door frames, as they are subject to the same kind of degradation over time.
Final thoughts. When we think of home renovations, we tend to focus on the changes we can make to our home’s interiors. However, this often means that exterior features are often neglected, leaving your home looking a little worse for wear. In these instances, there are plenty of steps that you can do to liven things up, from installing new windows to applying a fresh coat of paint to the facade itself.
