If you're looking to increase your home's appeal, you've come to the right place. In this article, we'll give you some easy and handy tips that will help improve your home's curb appeal. A tidy and clean home is always more inviting than one that's cluttered and messy, so start there. If you have a little extra money to spend, consider making some small updates - these can go a long way in increasing your home's value. First things first. Safety is always paramount when working on or cleaning the house. Investing in gloves, a good ladder and safety glasses are very important.
Easy Wins
Your garage door makes up a fair percentage of your home’s frontage. So you can achieve a large gain with a quick brush off of any cobwebs and removal of any dust and grime. If you’re preparing for a house inspection, turn your attention to the rollers and running tracks of the door as well to really impress would-be buyers. Walkways, your driveway and concrete verandas are further easy wins. Who doesn’t get a kick out of a bit of pressure washing?
Another quick win will be cleaning out the gutters. Over time they can get clogged up with leaves or debris. Make sure you have a friend to help before climbing up the ladder and giving the gutters a good once-over clean.
Windows
A clear, uninterrupted view of your garden from indoors not only makes you feel good, but it’s also easily achievable. The secret? A little methylated spirits mixed in water. Squeegee your windows inside and out and lap up the praise you receive from your visitors
Gutters
Gutters that do their job go unnoticed, but importantly, add to the impression of a well-maintained home. Scoot up the ladder for quick tidying means rainwater will collect where it’s supposed to – in your tank – and not spill over, leaving your freshly cleaned porches puddle-free. Cleaning your gutters also means you’re better prepared for possible bushfires.
Cleaning your home from top to bottom is a great way to impress would-be buyers, but it's not the only way. If you're looking to increase your home's value, consider making some small updates - they can go a long way in boosting curb appeal. For example, investing in updated outdoor furniture or fixing up the front lawn.
Furniture
Your outdoor furniture gets a lot of use for barbecues, parties and general good times. A splash of furniture oil on your wooden tables and chairs will give them a lift for summer and keep them in top condition year-round.
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Finishing touches
A front door dressed in a modern colour looks smart and inviting. And while you’ve got your painting gear out you can revitalise your fences, fascia and window frames, too. So cheap for a high-class result!
If you’re not the gardening type, it doesn’t get any easier than this – potted, low-maintenance plants. There are two great benefits to these: an immediate pay-off, plus you can take them with you if you move.
There’s not just a financial gain to a spruce up of your home. Easily seen numbers on your letterbox mean you’ll receive the right mail, and pizza when it’s still hot. A buff-up also makes it super easy for home buyers to find your address for your open home inspections.
Lastly, some ornamental lighting in your garden beds will really make your handiwork pop, but before you take your sunset shot for Instagram, stand back and appreciate what you’ve achieved: an increase in your