Ten Ways to Add Curb Appeal in Just One Day

1. Create Symmetry. Symmetry is pleasing to the eye and it’s also simple to arrange. Create symmetry of light fixtures and front-door accents. Coordinate with colors and shapes to create a welcoming entryway.

2. Replace Old Hardware. Replacing old hardware can add style and interest to your home’s exterior. You can replace house numbers, the entry door lockset, a wall-mounted mailbox, an overhead light fixture and more. These elements add the most appeal when they all are simple colors and styles, functioning collectively.

3. Dress up the Front Door. Your homes front door is the focal point of its curb appeal. You could give your front door some color with paint or by installing a custom wood door. Clean off any dirty sports and use metal polish on the fixtures.

4. Makeover Your Mailbox. Your mailbox should compliment your home and show a little bit of your personality. Dress up posted boxes by staining or painting the wooden post to match the house’s trim and woodwork.

5. Outdoor Lighting. Landscape lighting makes a huge impact on your home’s curb appeal while also providing safety and security. You can add accent lighting to trees, the house, or a walking path.

6. Create a Garden. Container gardens add a quick and affordable curb appeal. You can buy ready-made containers or create your own with your favorite plants and flowers. To create a dynamic setting, create a staggered, asymmetrical arrangement close to your front door.

7. Renew Planter Beds. Make your garden beds look fresh by pruning growth, pulling weeds, adding new mulch and planting flowers. Clean and reset any stone or brick borders that are looking soiled or dislodged. You can even re-do your border with stone or a decorative cast-concrete edging system.

8. Install Window Boxes. Window boxes add a quick and easy way to bring color to your home exterior. For a traditional look, choose copper or iron boxes and for a cottage feel, painted wood.

9. Keep it Clear. Cut back overgrown plantings that block views of the front door. Clean up overgrowth that spills over onto walkways.

10. Add Personality. Research your home’s architectural style and add details such as decorative brackets, moldings, columns, and trim. It’s your home. Do what you want with it and show your personality!