By following a these simple steps, you can increase your home’s value without burning a hole in your pocket:
-Invigorate Your Outdoor Living Space
Wash all dirt, mildew and general grime off the outside of your house prior to initiating your renovation. A power washer is a great tool to help clean siding and renew the surface of decks. A good washing will also bring out the true color of a beautiful flagstone walkway or patio.
-Invest In Quality Gardening Utilities
A useful tool often overlooked in creating curb appeal is a hose. From power washing your deck and siding to maintaining your lawn and garden, your hose takes more abuse than any other tool.
-Start Landscaping
When its best features are hidden by an overgrown lawn or shrubs, your home can appear uninviting. It is recommended to regularly mow grass to a length of two and a half to three inches. This not only helps the grass to grow, but it also provides for a thicker lawn to prevent weeds. Adding landscaping bricks around the border of your garden and flowerbeds also gives your lawn a quality appearance.
-Plant Proper Seasonal Vegetation
Take in to consideration what your plants will look like during different times of the year. For an all-season curb appeal, plant shrubs and flowers that offer colorful fall foliage or leaves with unique textures when not in full bloom. To help you get the best visual results, scout out the ideal locations around your yard before planting. Be sure to account for areas that are always in the sun or are well-shaded.
– Maintenance Is Critical
A key step to preserving a healthy yard is to provide at least one inch of water per week through a regular watering schedule. Utilize a hose that is sturdy enough to last even after you’ve moved into your new home.