Help your Edmonton home make a lasting impression this Spring and Summer with the help of these nine easy and affordable curb appeal-boosting tips!
1. Start With Outdoor Clean Up
Giving your home’s exterior a good clean is an essential first step to improving your home’s curb appeal. Using a pressure washer, rinse away dirt and grime that may have accumulated on your home’s siding, windows, deck and/or porch, sidewalks, walkways and hardscapes.
Note: There are numerous cleaning products you can utilize with your pressure washer to help make your home shine.
2. Go Green
While we understand a healthy lawn doesn’t happen overnight, it’s essential to give your grass as much love as possible. Besides providing regular water and nutrients, keep your lawn looking its best with regular mowing. Edging around your flowerbeds and walkways will also add a manicured appearance.
3. Trim Trees and Bushes
It’s hard to maintain great curb appeal when people can’t see your home. For this reason, you’ll want to tackle any overgrown shrubs or trees that may be overshadowing your home’s outdoor façade. Keep in mind, larger overgrown trees can pose a danger to your property and passers-by, as such you may need to call in a professional for this task.
4. Upgrade Your Front Door…
Add a pop of eye-catching colour to your home’s exterior by painting your front door (we recommend choosing a complementary yet contrasting colour). Alternatively, you may opt to dress up your door with a bit of décor such as a wreath (you can find one suitable for every season) and some potted plants on either side.
5. …And Your Garage Door
For front-attached Edmonton homes, especially, the garage door dominates the exterior. If your garage door is still in good shape (free of dents, closes properly, etc.), consider applying a fresh coat of stain to really help your home stand out. Admittedly, an overall garage door replacement will be a little more costly, BUT it will significantly improve the look of your home and deliver a 94.5% return on your investment.
See our previous post: The Best (And Worst) Home Renovations For Your Money.
6. Focus On Your Flower Beds
Like overgrown trees and shrubs (above), unkempt flower beds can detract from your home’s appearance. After weeding and removing any dead plants or debris, add new mulch. This will make your beds look fresh while helping your new plants and flowers retain moisture and nutrients.
Tip: Choose the right flowers in terms of sun and shade to ensure maximum growth and curb appeal.
7. Patch Things Up With Paint
Edmonton winters can take a toll on your home’s exterior paint. After pressure washing, take note of any paint that may need to be re-applied to window or door frames, front porches or fences, railings and decks. Touching up paint in these areas is an affordable way to make a big difference.
8. Let There Be Light
Good exterior lighting doesn’t just serve to make your home look warmer and more inviting. It also improves outdoor safety and security. Start by ensuring all fixtures are clean and in working order. You may even choose to take things a step further by adding landscape and pathway lighting to illuminate your freshly tended flower beds and ultra-clean walkways.
9. Upgrade Your Hardware
Another easy and affordable way to boost your home’s curb appeal is to upgrade your exterior hardware. For instance, brand new house numbers will look great and (bonus) make it easier for delivery drivers to find you all that much sooner. Other hardware updates might include your mailbox, as well as your door locks and handles.
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