Homeowners typically know what to do when their homes have a problem like a leaky roof or cracked foundation — you pay a reputable specialist to fix the issue, and hopefully, that’s that. However, picking the right projects to boost your home’s curb appeal is not as straightforward and can be challenging.

If you are planning to sell your home or simply want to enhance its visual appeal, you should first consider simple and economical fixes that may be able to do the job with minimal fuss. By some accounts, even basic upgrades to curb appeal can raise a home’s value by three to five percent. If you are planning to stay in your home and have the budget, keep in mind there are also a wide-range of luxurious options that can further enhance your home’s exterior appearance.

Here are five tips for improving your home’s curb appeal:

  1. Hide Your Trash
  2. Enhance Your Front Door
  3. Replace Your Mailbox
  4. Upgrade Your Outdoor Furniture
  5. Go Green Year Round

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1. Hide Your Trash

For some homes, it’s not feasible to remove your trash bins from the street after your trash has been picked up. Logistics can make it difficult from some homeowners, such as long, steep or unpaved driveways. Frail health can make this a difficult task for others. Other homes simply do not have the extra space and have no choice but to keep their bins visibly on their curbside.

Whatever reasons you may have to keep your trash bins on the street, you can still enhance your home’s curb appeal by installing a trash corral.

Citibin 2 Module XL Trash & Recycling Enclosure

Citibin 2 Module XL Trash & Recycling Enclosure

Whether made of wood or metal, these lockable structures keep unsightly cans out of the public eye while also protecting them from pests, vandals, and the weather. Corrals have the added benefit of placing your trash bins out of sight while keeping them conveniently located near their weekly pickup spot.

 

2. Enhance Your Front Door

Often, the front door is the centerpiece of your home’s exterior presence. A well-designed and constructed door draws the eye and can make a powerful aesthetic statement for your entire home. It also serves as a point of welcome to guests while also being a sign of strong security, a deterrent for those who may have ill intent.

Light blue front door in Farmhouse style for curb appeal

Whether it’s solid wood, metal, or other kind of material, there are multiple ways to make your entryway door stand out. If you have the budget, order a custom-made door that fits the house and frame. For a pre-existing door, complement it with a tasteful welcome mat that matches your home’s color and aesthetic. Finally, look to install lighting that both illuminates and beautifies your front entrance area.

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3. Replace Your Mailbox

A freestanding mailbox is functional and utilitarian, but that doesn’t mean it has to be boring or unstylish. There are hundreds of styles, colors, and designs available to accommodate your tastes. Keep the mailbox type in sync with your home’s aesthetic. Think of it as an echo of the exterior’s color and style, and you can’t go wrong. The post office requires certain standards for mailboxes, so make sure they’re up to code!

White secure mailbox and parcel box by MB Sentinel

A secure mailbox/parcel box by MB Sentinel

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4. Upgrade Your Outdoor Furniture

Go for elegance in your patio furniture. Folding chairs and chaise lounges will detract from you home’s appearance, so invest in a fine set of solid wood furniture that matches your home’s decor or beautifully contrasts with it. Keep your outdoor furniture clean, and refresh the paint or stain whenever the years of sun and rain do their damage.

Traditional outdoor furniture on front porch of white colonial home

When purchasing outdoor furniture be sure to understand recurring maintenance requirements to keep your pieces looking fresh and sturdy. Sustainable outdoor furniture is a great option for homeowners who live in areas with harsh weather patterns or who are unable to take care of traditional materials reliably.

 

5. Go Green Year Round

Here’s the last of our five tips for improving your home’s curb appeal.

New farmhouse home with potted plants on front porch with curb appeal

Strategically place potted and windowsill plants around the perimeter of your home to showcase brilliant greens and other colors throughout the year, as well as artistic pottery. Select plants that grow well according to the season. Also, adding a trellis or pergola with hanging vines and lovely flowers makes an even greater statement.

You don’t have to go overboard, as adequately keeping up your landscaping can account for 10 to 20 percent of your property’s value!

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