outside, will definitely gain you some points with buyers. The pathway, landing, and front door should all blend together to provide an appealing journey from your street or driveway up to your house. If your home’s style is Georgian, Greek Revival, or Colonial, a straight path that goes from the sidewalk straight to your door is recommended. With a straight path, you can avoid a mass of boring concrete by decorating the lane with landscaping, such as flower pots or beds. You have a better opportunity for charming buyers if you add carefully placed boulders, interesting trees, plant groupings in vibrant colors, or even a fountain. If you’re looking for something that’s more unique, a wood walkway will do the trick. Cedar, redwood, cypress, and teak are all weather-resistant woods that are absolutely perfect for creating a beautiful walkway, and are easy to work with. For a wooden walkway, you will also need pea gravel or stone to use as a base. Wooden walkways have minimal upkeep, as you only need to stain and seal once every year, but make sure not to forget to do that or they’ll rapidly weather. Whatever you decide to do with your walkway, always ensure that there is no overgrowth
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