Showing posts with label curb appeal. Show all posts
Showing posts with label curb appeal. Show all posts

Friday, July 17, 2009

Curb Appeal

Curb Appeal

#1. Apply a fresh coat of paint to your front and side doors to brighten up or change the look of your home. Adding a new door handle to compliment your new style is great. You can also sand down and paint your old shutters or outdoor window fixtures to match. This easy project will make a dramatic difference.

#2 Replace old lighting on the outside of your house. If you shop around you can really find some good deals so that this won't cost you as much as you think. I have seen nice outdoor lighting at my local hardware store for as cheap as $25 a set or you can search online.

#3.Take the time to resurface any old concrete walkways or patios. You can purchase products that will spread right over your remaining concrete and set nicely as long as you do a good cleaning of dirt and yard wastes before application. This will help bring a new look back to your older home.

#4. Change your address numbers on the front of your house with a new stylish set. There are many decorative plagues that you can find to arrange your new numbers on. They have oval, rectangle, gold, silver or just about anything that you want and they create a real decorative touch.

#5. If your gutters are still functional and they are just a little drab. Make a warm bucket of water and cleaning solution and wipe them down. Get out your spare white outdoor spray paint and don't be scared to touch them up.

#6. if you want a change in your front yard but kill every plant you touch create a maintenance free rock garden. Once you place it in you don't have to touch them again. Pick up some brick edgers and lay out the brick in the design that you want. Use landscaping cloth to lay underneath your rocks to prevent weeds and grass from growing through. You can replace old dead flower gardens, along your walkway or down the side of the driveway. Keep in mind that you do not have to keep a straight pattern. Use your imagination and be creative. Curve it around the base of your side walk or make a large curve to add a statue or big boulder. Place them in a circle around the base of a tree. After you lay the edgers. Fill the beds with any type of matching rock you like. You can get it by the bag but it can be significantly cheaper if you can find a place that sells it by the truck load.

#7 Remove any dead plantation or evasive trees that just look sloppy and take over. This will really help clean up your yard.

For more home ideas and tips visit sshdesignvisions.com

197 Ways to Improve the Curb Appeal of Any Home

Saturday, May 30, 2009

Don't lose the equity in your home.

As we watch the stock market rise and fall. Some of the largest home improvement stores seem to be doing just fine.
Between the new $8,000 tax credit available for eligible buyers, the ability to grab a low fixed interest rate and dropping appraisal values on homes has persuaded buyers to jump out and take advantage of the market while they still have a chance.
The biggest issue that is holding buyers back is the selling of their old property. People are anxious to make quick and stylish upgrades before placing their property on the market to make a quick sale and keep their asking price. A quick cost efficient bathroom, kitchen or landscaping idea can really spruce up the appearance and add to value of any property.
There are many low cost ideas you can use to bring out the appeal to any buyer. Start with your curb appeal. Change out any old mulch and look for ideas on laying new brick in the front yard for a new bed or around a bare tree. River Rock is a nice no maintenance look that adds character to any home.
The bathroom and kitchen are key when selling any home. You are not selling your home you are selling your kitchen. They can also be the most expensive to replace. Recycle and reuse your old vanities and kitchen cabinets by adding a fresh coat of paint and new knobs. Think about your flooring and counter tops too.
There are many thing you should do while having your property on the market and generate ways to stand out from the crowd. There are certain things buyers keep in mind while they are searching for a new home. Please read my section on great tips for a quick sell on your home.

Find easy renovation tips and get helpful books and guides that can inspire ideas on low cost projects to get you motivated no matter if you are planning on keeping or selling your home. An informational site to search for these guides and also some helpful hints and tips is sshdesignvision.com. If you are in the market to catch these low interest rates, cheap mortgage prices, tax credits, or just want to hold the value to your home in a declining market. Pick a project and get started.