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story by

Mary Aho

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hey say to never judge a book by its cover, but when it 

comes to houses that is hard not to do. The very fi rst 

thing you see is the exterior of a home, and if that isn’t 

welcoming, chances are you’ve already decided you won’t 

like what you see on the inside. That’s where curb appeal comes in 

handy. Curb appeal is defi ned as the attractiveness of a property for 

sale and its surroundings, when viewed from the street. With warmer 

weather just around the corner, it is the perfect time to get outside and 

spruce up your home’s exterior- whether you’re looking to sell or not. 

One of the easiest ways to update the exterior of your home is 

painting your front door. Although a small change, a fresh coat of 

paint and a change of color can make a huge difference. If you have 

more wiggle room in your budget, painting the whole exterior of your 

house takes it to the next level. There are a few color trends for 2019 

that are sure to wow everyone who passes your home. The fi rst is a 

blue that is described as warmer than denim but lighter than navy. 

This color would be great for someone looking for change, but likes 

to keep things simple. The next color is a kelly green. This shade is a 

little more adventurous, but adds a huge pop of color that is going to 

catch everyone’s eye. 

Landscaping is an amazing way to add curb appeal. It doesn’t 

have to cost a fortune to have a wonderful yard. An easy way to 

update your yard is cleaning out and freshening up your fl ower beds. 

Dirty cluttered fl ower beds can make your house look neglected and 

unwelcoming. A quick way to take them from drab to fab is replacing 

the mulch or straw, and trimming bushes or pulling up dead fl owers. 

If you don’t have fl ower beds, a wonderful addition to your exterior 

are window boxes. They add a warm and cozy feel that makes your 

home appear inviting. 

You don’t have to have a lot of spare time on your hands, there 

are plenty of quick, fun updates that will really help with curb 

appeal. Replacing your mailbox, pressure washing, updating your 

house numbers, and changing outdoor light bulbs are all quick and 

inexpensive updates. You don’t have to spend an arm and a leg to 

update the exterior of your home. Little changes here and there add 

up over time and really make a huge difference. It can be fun and so 

satisfying to do these things on your own in your spare time or on the 

weekends. 

When a buyer goes looking for a home, they notice everything. You 

don’t want them to shy away from your house as a potential home 

because of its exterior. The possibilities are endless when it comes 

to adding to your curb appeal. Whether you are getting ready to put 

your house on the market or you’re just looking for a way to update 

your forever home, these suggestions will do the trick. 

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