Simple Tips
for Increasing
Your Home's Curb Appeal.

You're proud of your home, but worried about your curb appeal? Perhaps it's about time to explore some home improvement strategies and techniques that you can implement on your own. Since the first thing prospective home buyers see is your home's facade, it is important to make a good first impression. So how can you change or enhance the look and atmosphere of your property in ways that would encourage a quick sale? Below we share some easy curb appeal tips to make your home more attractive to everyone who comes for a visit or site viewing.

Do a little repainting

Paint can easily transform your front yard, giving it a whole new vibe or personality. If you're going for a particular colour scheme, make sure it goes well with everything else. You may opt for a bold colour to stand out, but check with subdivision or association regulations first to avoid violating established regulations. To look more avant-garde, sport contrasting colours between doors and door frames or between windows and window frames. What's nice about repainting is that it does not cost as much as full-scale renovation projects, and it only takes a day or two to complete.

Invest in a wide variety of flora

Plants add charm, life and beauty to homes, no matter how small or simple. It has an air of warmth and hospitality too, so that anyone who drops by for a visit feels welcomed. Should you feel like your yard is too bare or dry, consult a gardener or a landscape artist. If you're a plant enthusiast yourself, set up a little garden full of ferns, flowers and orchids of your preference. Line your yard with hedges or put some shrubs near the entrance of your home. This type of DIY curb appeal project is also affordable and you can pace the duration as you see fit.

Clean or beautify walkways and sidewalks

While you may get caught up with plant arrangements and repainting, do not forget that the paths within and leading to your home need equal care and attention. Your walkway or concrete driveway may look overused or untended to by onlookers or first-time visitors. It's all right to use buckets of water and a hard-bristled brush to remove dirt, grime and dust from these paths, but you'll get the job done faster with the help of a pressure washer. If your budget can still accommodate it, then do secure such equipment to freshen up pathways. While you're at it, take the time to include nearby pavements, brick walls, stepping stones and other areas of your property that are best cleaned with a pressure washer.

Your Home is an Investment

Whether you're selling your home or planning to convert it into an investment property at some point in the future, it pays to mind your curb appeal and invest in your home's exterior appearance. You need not spend a fortune to do this. Through some of the tips listed above, it's now easier to make some cost-efficient changes once in a while. The property market in Canberra is volatile, but buyers know a good home when they see one. They can never ignore anything that leaves a good impression.

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