The exterior of your house can say a lot about you and your home. If you have ever had just a thought of upgrading it, there is no need to procrastinate anymore. There are plenty of things you can do to make your home shine, and here are some of the basic ones:

Make an Entrance

Shabby old front doors never leave a good impression. You should consider replacing them with new, quality ones. Choose the front door made out of quality, strong wood for security and give it a fresh new coat of bold paint. The door with a statement will only tell your guests that you are serious about the design and security. Additionally, bold-looking front doors are an attractive contrast to the whole exterior of the house. You can also decorate the entrance with some greenery to complete the look and refresh your home.

Garage Door

Another easy way to improve the exterior of your house is by upgrading the garage door. You can either fix the old ones and give them a new color, or replace them. Appealing garage doors are another great contrast to the whole design and will immediately catch the eye of the observer. Never neglect any scratches and dents in the doors, do your best to make them look as good as new. Moreover, without any dents they will work perfectly, causing you less stress when coming back from work tired.

Clean the Gutters

If you think that the gutters and downspouts are not noticeable, you are right – provided they are in their best condition. Never let your gutters and downspouts develop any rust or mold. That does not only look bad, but it can cause more damage to your home. Askew and leaking downspouts are another reason to repair them or get new ones. Leave one weekend for fixing these two and never show your house if there are any problems with gutters. These seemingly minor issues will drive away potential buyers because they can cause many problems with house’s foundation in the future. Make sure they are squeaky clean, free of any clutter and perfectly aligned.

Façade Maintenance

Just like taking care of your skin, you should make time to take care of your house’s skin – the façade. If you have already fixed everything else, it might be time to take care of the dirty walls. Brick walls are easy to maintain since they are one of the most sustainable materials. You just need to high-pressure wash them and the house will completely transform. However, if you have extra protection in the form of architectural cladding you will have to be careful how you clean it. Vinyl and brick cladding systems require low-maintenance and you can also wash them with water, but other materials may require more frequent cleaning. Whichever is the case, make sure everything is in a top-notch condition and clean as a whistle. Additionally, if you think the façade needs additional work, you can always rely on some light colors to refresh it.

Attractive Windows

Another element that can make the difference in your curb appeal are the windows. If you believe they are working properly, meaning there is nothing loose or cracked, you can simply give them a new lively color. You might opt for the one that matches the front door. But if there are just hints of rot and weather damages, consider replacing them. Not only will new vivid windows make your house alive immediately, but they will improve the insulation as well, thus reducing the waste of money and energy.

The exterior of your home needs as much care as the interior. Don’t neglect it, clean it regularly and fix everything that needs fixing. With proper care, your house will not only look breathtaking, but the property value will increase as well.