It's time to get outside and get your home exterior refreshed! If you are planning to sell your home this spring or summer, even just a few to do items can go a long way to enhance your home’s curb appeal. We aren't talking perfectly manicured lawns and trimmed trees, just little updates and refreshers that can make a big impact.
- Pick up branches and other debris that may have made it's way onto your lawn, walkways or garden beds.
- Sweep your walkways, sidewalks, steps and porches.
- Use a pressure washer to clear dirt, salt and cobwebs off walkways, driveways and even your siding. (But don't set the pressure washer too high or you'll potentially damage the surfaces.)
- Patch minor cracks in your driveway. Reseal the asphalt if necessary.
- Using a garden claw, gently "till" the soil around your perennials to give them a refresh. Spread a garden weed control mix and then top with fresh mulch.
- Clean window screens and repair any holes.
- Fill windowsill gaps or cracks with fillers and sand down any peeling paint. Refresh with a new coat of paint.
- Wash windows, inside and out. Inside: dilute dishwashing liquid in a bucket of water and gently wash each pane. Use a squeegee to wipe the windows down, using a lint-free rag to wipe the squeegee clean after each stroke. Outside: spray windows with your garden house. Dilute a small amount of vinegar and dishwashing liquid in a bucket of warm water. Use a sponge to wipe down each pane and then rinse.
- Give your front door a new look. Choose a bold paint color and liven it up, or go with just a refreshed coat of your current color. Polish the door hardware or replace with new options.
- Get a new welcome mat.
- Replace front door and garage lighting with updated versions. Or use what you have: give them a good cleaning and spray paint them to give them a new look.
- Give your lawn a good grooming. Rake up any dead grass. Mow on a dry day and remove any clippings. Apply fertilizer or a weed-n-feed treatment when rain is expected to fall soon.
- Plant annuals in your gardens or in pots to bring lots of color to your exterior. Choose flowers like pansies, poppies, cosmos, marigolds or forget-me-nots. Or take a short cut and buy pre-potted hanging plants or planters.
With just a little time and effort, you can create a welcoming and pleasant exterior to your home. And if you are interested in additional ways to spruce up your curb appeal, reach out to anyone on our team! We have lots of references and suggestions for making your home picture perfect this spring.
