If you believe your home needs a new look, one nice and budget- friendly step to take is to give it a new paint job. If the paint is peeling off or fading, you can either do a full new coat or simply patch things up and refresh the trim, depending on the situation. Siding can be replaced relatively easily, but if your house has stucco or other such coating, you will likely need to hire professionals. Remember to paint your front door with a pop of brighter color to highlight it and make it more attractive in contrast.
Your flowerbed should be livened up.
Get rid of debris, and trim overgrown plants. Flowers with colorful arrangements should be added to give your home a chic look, and tacky decorations should be cleared.
Position potted plants in strategic positions.
Colorful flowers should welcome buyers to your home. Two potted plants should be mounted on each side of the front door, and if you have a walkway or a patio out front, don’t be afraid to put a few colorful plants in key locations.
Install modern hardware.
Check your lighting fixtures, house numbers, mailbox, and doorknobs to ascertain if you can benefit from upgrading to more modern hardware. This new hardware is easy to install and affordable, and it’s better to buy and mount a new doorknob than have a sticky, squeaky, or rattly one. Make sure that the material of the hardware is the same to avoid clashing colors or textures.
KITCHEN
Perhaps the most vital selling point for your home is the kitchen. Engaging the attention of buyers here is one of the best things you
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