[dropcap]W[/dropcap]hen you think of exterior renovations, you may be thinking of expensive projects and long-term construction. But this not always the case. You’ll be surprised to discover that improving curb appeal doesn’t have to necessarily break the bank. We have put together a list of ideas of all sizes, budgets, and time commitments that can add lasting curb appeal and charm to your home.
Under a $100
Even the simplest changes can make your home feel more inviting. Small decorations and personal touches can brighten up your doorway or add fun, seasonal character.
- – Add a vintage door knocker
- – Upgrade your mailbox or house number lettering
- – Paint or refinish your front door
- – Refresh your potted plants and window boxes
- – Buy a new doormat
- – Hang a seasonal wreath
- – Weed your garden (free!)
- – Clean out your gutters
$100 – $1,000
With a slightly higher budget, you can make some decorative changes with a bigger impact. You’ll be surprised how much be accomplished for just a few hundred dollars.
- – Upgrade exterior light fixtures or fans
- – Have your siding, roof, or windows professionally cleaned
- – Plant flowering or ornamental trees and shrubs
- – Install a new garden border
- – Power wash your driveway or patio
- – Mulch your gardens and plant new perennials
- – Re-do your front walkway with pavers
$1,000-$5,000
A considerable budget of a few thousand dollars opens up more doors for both longer-term maintenance items and wish-list upgrades.
- – Replace exterior shutters
- – Resurface your asphalt or concrete driveway
- – Install a quintessential white picket fence
- – Buy new porch furniture
- – Re-paint your wood front porch or deck
- – Have a professional landscaper trim and prune trees
- – Build a pergola or arbor
- – Add a small pond
- – Add a fenced vegetable garden with raised beds
Over $5,000+
The possibilities with a budget of $5,000 or higher are truly endless. Here are a few ideas to get your wheels turning!
- – Invest in new siding, roofing, or windows
- – Re-sod a damaged lawn
- – Install a brick or stone patio
- – Add roof dormers for extra character
- – Build an outdoor kitchen or fireplace
- – Add on or renovate a front porch
Have YOU ever boosted your curb appeal? Let us know in the comments down below
