Adding curb appeal to your home doesn’t have to be a daunting task. Begin one project at a time so you won’t be overwhelmed with so many tasks at once. Here are a few suggested projects that are easy to do but make a big impact on how you and others will view your home.
1. Personalize the Front Door
The front door is the entrance to your home as well as to your personality. Make the most of it with a little tender love and care by way of a fresh coat of paint! Add a pop of color to match your eclectic side, or keep it simple and chic with a neutral color and update the door knobs and locks to match. As a bonus, invest in a welcome mat to make your guests feel warm and invited as they wait for you to answer the doorbell.
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2. Add Flowers
Brighten up your home’s exterior with strategically placed flowers for a more maintained look to your home. You don’t even need a green thumb to transplant a few flowers from the store into the soil around your yard. Other easy flowery suggestions include:
- Window box flowers
- Hanging flowers on the porch
- Stagger a few pots around the stairs for more depth – but be careful not to clutter!
3. Make Your Electrical Boxes Invisible
The often dull gray boxes may cramp your home’s style. The easy fix: paint the boxes and connecting lines the same color as your home to blend them into the background. You’ll be surprised by how clean the side of your home will look without the eyes being immediately drawn towards the bulky but necessary boxes.
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4. Camouflage the AC Unit
Another necessary but bulky box that does nothing to improve the appearance of your home is the AC unit. You can add a few more plants around the unit to camouflage it amongst your yard or disguise it completely by placing lattice around the unit for even more concealment.
5. Hang or Hide the Hose
During the winter months, the hose can be completely removed so as to avoid any kind of frozen mishaps. But during the rest of the seasons, hoses can be an eyesore for the home. Invest in a hose storage box that doubles as a reel so your hose is prepped and ready to go but still conveniently hidden from sight.
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6. Wood Stain the Old Aluminum Garage Door
If you’re getting tired of your old aluminum garage door, there’s good news! You can stain the aluminum to look like an old wooden garage door for a rustic effect that compliments any home. Just ask your local hardware store about staining materials and set aside the time to transform your old garage into a work of art.
7. …Or Replace the Garage Door Altogether!
Not enough time to paint the whole garage? Perhaps it’s old and in need of an upgrade anyway. Take a look around at Motor City Door’s showroom for a new centerpiece to your home’s curb appeal. We are stocked with many styles that are sure to fit your home and personality. And don’t forget about our installation services! Call (586) 501-5874 to get the project started, today.
