Whether you’re looking to sell or just spruce up the front for your own sanity, you don’t always need to break the bank to do so! Here are 10 budget friendly ways to boost your curb appeal, leaving your house as the talking point in the neighborhood for all the right reasons…
10 Ways to Boost Your Curb Appeal on a Budget
1. Paint the Front Door
Add brightness and revive the front of the house for minimal expenditure. Just remember to put the work in prepping the door so you’ll have the best results for years to come! If you’re in the need of some color inspiration, here is DeSales’ personal favorite:
Click here if you hate picking out paint colors and want a few neutral shades to suite any room.
2. Plant some Trees
If you’re prepping to sell, consider some fast growing species or small ornamental trees; pagoda dogwood, redbud, flowering pear, river birch, or Japanese Maple.
If selling isn’t your priority, then think long-term and plant varieties such as oaks, maples, honey locust, and other large/strong species that are suitable to your region and climate. Check out our blog on the Best Back Patio Plants for Georgia Summers for some additional inspiration.
3. Add a seating area to the Front Porch
if you have a front porch worthy of even a small rocking chair – add one! You can always pick up one at a local yard or estate sale for next to nothing. With a couple of welcoming pillows you’ve created that homely feeling all buyers are looking for.
4. Pressure Wash .. Everything!
Give the entire home a freshen up, from siding/bricks to walkways, patios and driveway. Whether you do it yourself (be prepared – it takes a while!) or hire a professional for a few hundred, it will 100% be worth it!
5. Coordinate the Hardware
Now you’ve freshened up your front door with a new lick of paint, don’t let dated hardware steal the show. Upgrade your knocker, porch lights and house numbers. And if you don’t have visible house numbers on the mailbox – get some! The last thing a buyer wants to struggle with, is finding your home before they’ve even previewed it!
6. Revamp the Mailbox
Updating the mailbox is often something you can do yourself. Along with a little landscaping, this will bring attention for all the right reasons!
Check out this blog for ideas on landscaping around your mailbox.. Backyard Boss – Mailbox Landscaping Ideas
7. Give the Garage Door a Refresh!
Garages tend to be overlooked by the homeowners, but not prospective buyers. Include the garage door in your pressure washing plans, as well as a fresh coat of paint and faux hardware – this will make a world of difference!
8. Pots, pots, pots!
No matter the size of your entryway, Add some potted plants to even the smallest of porches or entry ways to provide a focal point. Use our blog for some inspiration in the hot months of Summer … Best Back Patio Plants for Georgia Summers
9. Paint Shutters & Trim
Replace any rotten wood around the windows before adding a nice coat of fresh paint for an instant revamp!
10. Take care of your lawn!
Basic landscaping with regular maintenance are the trick to a clean and presentable yard. A well maintained lawn with trimmed hedges and neat flowering shrubs gives the impression of easy up-keep – which is what MOST buyers are looking for! A well manicured lawn makes for a tidy well kept house!
If your not sure on how to create that low maintenance landscaping that all your neighbors will be envious of, check out this blog for some inspiration… Gardeners Path – Guide to Low Maintenance Landscape Planning.
And there you have it, 10 easy, low budget, do-it-yourself projects to help boost your curb appeal.
If you are looking to sell, and would like to know more about ways to increase traffic and place your house in pole position when the showing gates open, shoot us a message for a FREE no obligation consultation.