How to boost your home’s curb appeal this spring
Whether you’re returning home after a long day at work or entertaining friends and family, you want to feel a sense of accomplishment as you pull into the driveway or walk up to the front door, which is why curb appeal matters. Your home’s curb appeal even affects its value, bringing in buyers when the time comes to sell.
There are plenty of DIY-friendly projects that can be done at minimal cost to make your home shine this spring. Here are five tips to get you started:
Make your front door pop: The door is your home’s exterior focal point. Draw attention to yours by painting it a vibrant springtime color like sky blue or hunter green, updating door hardware, or simply washing the dirt away.
Upgrade the lighting: Want to stand out from your neighbors? Uplight. Exterior lighting packs a decorative punch, making spaces look bigger, welcoming guests and providing safety at night. Opt for a lighting style that works in balance with the architecture of your home.
Freshen up with plantings and flowers: Freshly planted flowers and greenery are the epitome of spring. Upgrade the look of your yard with new mulch, bulbs, perennials, or even stone paths and walls.
Hang a porch swing:
When the weather’s nice, there are few things more relaxing than sitting out on your porch swing, rocking your cares away. If you can’t install a swing, go with rocking chairs for a similar effect.
Embrace spring cleaning: It is a great time to wash away from your exterior. Remember to polish windows, sweep away cobwebs, edge and define borders, and change out lightbulbs as needed.