Spruce Up The Curb Appeal Of Your Home
The excitement of the holidays, the sparkle of the lights and the over-stimulation of decorations are now gone. Making the rest of winter seem a little gray. Don’t let your home add to the dreariness of the season.
Spruce up your curb appeal with the tips below and inspire your neighbors to create well-groomed street that will make drivers passing through smile.
Tend The Plants
If you’re currently located in a winter wonderland, then dig up any dead plants that won’t grow back. Replace them with cold-loving flowers, such as snow-berry or lambs ear.
In warmer climates, this is the time for any landscaping changes you’d like to make. It will give your plants a chance to flourish by spring and have solid roots before the harsh heat of summer sets in.
Light The Way
With daylight hours dwindling, well-placed outdoor lighting will help highlight your home’s best features in the evening. Check out your local home improvement store for the latest in outdoor solar lighting. They are easy to install and won't increase your electric bill.
Not only do they make your home look warm and cozy, but they also provide much-needed walkway lighting so that your guests arrive safely.
For a festive New Year’s sparkle, wrap white lights around the porch and in the trees.
Create A Custom Mailbox
Reclaim a vintage mailbox or get creative with paint to let the neighborhood know your family’s favorite sports team. A personalized letterbox says a lot about your household, so make it something special that doesn’t look like every other box on the street.
Also, visitors trying to find your home always appreciate large, easy-to-read address numbers visible from both directions.
Place Pots Strategically
Create focal points with terra cotta or colorful pots. Place them around your door to make a cozy entrance. Use evergreens and holly to give the curb appeal of your home a wintry feeling or brighten up a dark doorstep with cheerful pansies.
Paint Your Front Door
Perk up your curb appeal when the weather is dreary by painting your front door in a color that packs a punch. Try a vibrant red, bright blue or sage green. These colors will make your home feel warm and cheerful. However, don’t apply paint if the weather is below 40 degrees, because it will dry brittle and crack.
We hope you have fun adding a little light and color to brighten up those winter days!
Remember Mark Taylor and his team are ready to help with all of your mortgage needs too. Feel free to reach out by phone at 602.361.0707 or by email at mark@awesomerates.com
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