Are you looking to boost the kerb appeal of your home? How your home looks to others from the outside can say a lot about you and help to make up people’s impressions of you and your home. A well-presented home can also give you peace of mind that your property looks good and people admire it from afar. However, many things can be missed when it comes to making a good impression on the exterior of your property.
Planting flowers, installing shrubbery, new fencing, and giving the whole space, including the front of your home, a good wash are all good things to focus on to improve how your home looks outside, but they’re not the only factors that can influence your home’s kerb appeal.
Your Roof
You might not often look upward when coming home, but people walking across the street can easily see your roof. And while you might have carried out a lot of work at ground level, if your roof is in poor condition, then this will detract from the look you are trying to create. So get the ladders out or call in a residential roofing company to look upwards and get a better idea of the condition of your roof and see if it needs any repairs or even replacing (your roof should last, on average, 25-50 years).
Window Dressings
Kerb appeal is how your home looks from the outside to others and yourself. It isn’t just about the entrance to your home and the external part of the building. How you dress your windows, for example, can make or break your desired vibe. If you have fabric drapes or dressings that haven’t been cleaned recently, this can be apparent from the outside, the same with broken blinds or shutters or even the windows and frames themselves. When you look at your home’s kerb appeal, don’t forget to check the inside and outside condition of your windows to get a better idea of what others are seeing.
Property Line
Your property line is essential; it lets you know what is your personal property and what belongs to your neighbors or the state. It can also be a source of neglect too. Suppose you have a that reaches your property line. In that case, you need to make sure you edge it off completely to give neat, sharp lines to define the boundary of your home and your land; if you live in an HOA, this is likely to be a requirement to keep to a particular aesthetic. If you have fencing up, you must ensure it is in good condition and that no gaps, holes, or other damage will make it look less desirable. Tidy up rubbish that might have blown from the street, or even pop out and give the sidewalk a brush and wash, too, to boost the kerb appeal and let others know you take pride in your home and want it to look good.