We spend a lot of our time inside our homes, so we may pay more attention to our living and relaxation spaces than how our property looks on the outside. However, a perfect interior can be overshadowed if the exterior just doesn’t match. If you’re looking to sell your property, it could even put off some people from booking a viewing. So how can you boost its appeal? There are numerous home exterior improvements you can carry out that can make your home look great from the outside, no matter your budget. Here are just some of those ideas that you can add to your to-do list.
Update the front door
Updating the front door is a quick and easy way to improve the exterior of your home, whether you decide to refurbish your current front door or you choose to get a new one. You can even do this task yourself.
If you live on a road where there’s a uniform house type, try to match your front door to those of other homes near yours. You can keep a traditional style for a modern door, so you won’t have to look far if you want new technology, for example, a more modern doorbell. You may wish to search reclamation yards if you want one to match a period property, or you could commission a joiner to make a new one.
Landscape your garden
Another of our home exterior improvements that make a impact is landscaping. Make sure you select a planting scheme that matches the rest of your property. So go for architectural plants if you’ve got a contemporary look, or cottage garden plants for a traditional feel. You may wish to render and paint your garden walls if you have a newer home, or even repair or reinstate encaustic driveways on older properties.
Convert your garage
Not only will you get a new living space by converting your garage, but it will also dramatically alter the look of your property. Check with a local realtor before you go ahead with this conversion to see you’re making the correct decision: you might find that it has a negative effect on your home’s value if the advantage of having another room is outweighed by the need for secure parking.
If you need space to carry out car maintenance, you can still do this with portable garages. Not only can these be customized, but they will also provide temporary cover for your vehicle.
Replace your roof
They can last quite some time, but when you need to replace your roof, you shouldn’t delay. If you don’t act swiftly, then you could damage both the exterior and interior of your home, therefore increasing future costs. Various factors can affect the price of a new roof, including your home’s size, its location and the material that you choose.
Upgrade your drainage system
Many of us will assume that rain water is being moved away from our home in an effective and efficient manner. Yet water damage may surprise us—including leaks or foundation cracks. So while this update may not be exciting, it can resolve some important issues, plus it keeps mildew and mold at bay.
