home. Ensure that your porch is sound and that there are no wobbly railings or missing blocks. Peeling paint, unsteady or uneven steps, or accumulated detritus are all off-putting and should be fixed promptly. Redo the walkway or driveway. If your walkway or driveway is broken or there is unwanted vegetation around, it is wise to fix the cracks and kill the weeds. Do whatever it takes to make your driveway look new, whether that means ordering some more gravel, having it resurfaced, or whatever the appropriate treatment is for your particular driveway. Replace siding or repaint the exterior. 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 put a few colorful plants in key locations. 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 47
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