Whether you want to sell your house or simply make it look better, boosting your home’s curb appeal is never a bad idea. From cleaning the exterior to updating your garage door, there are many ways to improve your home's appearance that can add value. 

4 Ways to Improve Curb Appeal

1. Work On Your Landscape

Life can become unexpectedly busy, and your home’s landscaping can become neglected as a result. Unwatered lawns can develop brown spots, grass can become overgrown, and weeds can overtake flower beds, making your yard look unkempt. This can give off the impression to potential buyers that the rest of the home isn’t properly cared for. Whether you mow your lawn and plant some colorful flowers or hire someone to handle your landscaping chores, some attention to your landscaping can dramatically transform your home's exterior.

2. Update Small Features

Many homeowners overlook simple features such as their house address numbers, exterior light fixtures, front door lockset, and mailbox, but these items can easily be updated to improve the curb appeal of your home. Over time, metal finishes can become faded and look outdated, but light fixtures, door handles, and numbers are all relatively inexpensive to replace with newer, contemporary versions. Consider replacing them all at once with a uniform look to avoid mix-and-matched pieces.

3. Pressure Wash the Exterior

Every home’s exterior can show dirt and grime over time, but power washing can brighten up concrete walkways, driveways, and vinyl siding and fences. Be sure to remove fragile items, such as wicker lawn furniture and exterior lights, and keep the water's powerful stream away from flowerbeds. A clean exterior can show off your house’s beautiful siding, getting you ahead in the seller's market. 

4. Update the Garage Doors

Garage door replacements are popular home improvement projects with some of the highest returns on investment at resale. A garage door specialist can advise you on the different materials, styles, colors, and features available. Popular choices include doors with windows and carriage-house-style garage doors. There are also apps such as DoorView available that allow you to see style options for your house.

Homeowners in the Southeast Alabama Tri-­State area can rely on the experts at MP Garage Doors for garage door installations, repairs, and maintenance to improve their houses' appearance. They've offered products from top manufacturers for more than 25 years. Call (334) 793-2089 to request a consultation or visit their website to learn more about their services and products.