5 Things You Can Do to Boost Curb Appeal This Summer

Your home’s curb appeal is directly tied to your home’s value. Homes that have good curb appeal tend to sell faster, be valued higher by buyers and also impress guests more. In this article, we’ll discuss five things you can do to boost your home’s curb appeal. Whether you’re trying to sell your house or simply want to enjoy the satisfaction of living somewhere beautiful, these tips can help. 

1. Water and Weed Your Lawn

Green grass is the dream of many homeowners. Water your grass as many as two times per week, administering an inch of water each time. Keeping your lawn watered will help you maintain healthy, attractive grass, which can keep weeds away. If your grass dies due to lack of water, this will make room for weeds to move in. 

Weed your lawn on a regular basis either by pulling weeds by hand, or by using the weed killer of your choice. If you’re using weed killer, read the instructions carefully and follow all safety recommendations. 

2. Clean Your Siding and Windows

Clean your windows and siding once every six months. Clean your home’s siding with a strong jet of water from a hose. Don’t use a power washer, as this will damage your siding. 

Instead, wet down the side of your house, then use a scrub brush and a bucket of soapy water to clean your home’s siding. To clean your windows, use commercial glass cleaner to clean the inside and outside of the windows. 

3. Plant Beautiful Annuals

Annual flowers are easy to plant and easy to maintain, which is one of the reasons why they’re so popular. Flowers boost curb appeal by creating the impression of abundance and healthy soil. 

Before planting your annuals, prepare the soil by clearing out weeds and preparing the ground. Annuals need only regular watering in order to continue looking their best. Mulch the ground around the annuals to lock in water in the soil and prevent weeds from growing around the plants. This helps promote healthy growth.

4. Keep Your Lawn Free of Debris

Debris on the lawn makes your home look poorly maintained and neglected. To keep your lawn free of debris, clear sticks, weeds, leaves and any trash that may accumulate on the grass and around the perimeter of your yard.

You’d be surprised how much debris can build up in your yard throughout the course of a typical week – especially if you have children. Keep toys picked up and put away. Trash that doesn’t fit in the trash bins should be placed in a hidden location behind the trash bins until pick-up day.   

5. Set Up a Vignette On Your Porch

Create a scene on your porch to allude to the enjoyable activities that anyone who lives in your house might enjoy. This might include a rocking chair, a table, a throw blanket and pillow. People will see your vignette and think to themselves that they too would like to spend time on your porch lounging and enjoying themselves.