7 Budget-Friendly DIY Projects to Increase Curb Appeal
Discover 7 budget-friendly DIY (or dont DIY) projects to boost your home's curb appeal. From painting your front door to adding outdoor furniture, these simple ideas will transform your home's exterior on a budget
Whether you're looking to sell your home soon or simply want to have a nice-looking place to come home to, your curb appeal means a lot. The curb appeal of your home can help set your home apart from others in the neighborhood and give you something to be proud of. While there are many expensive ways to create nice curb appeal, these simple projects can be done by yourself. Here are the top DIY (or not) projects to significantly increase your home's curb appeal.
#1) Paint Your Front Door
One of the best ways to increase the curb appeal of your home is to paint your front door a new color. Most paint costs as little as $30 for a full gallon. This is a small investment that will significantly improve the design and style of your home. Before choosing the right color for your home, ask a few friends and family members for their honest opinion of which color they like. You can choose from bright colors, neutral colors, black, and more. Find something that speaks to you and your home.
#2) Plant Flowers
Another great way to increase the curb appeal of your home is to plant flowers. Try adding a variety of different colors, plant heights, and textures to your front yard. If you have a garden already, just plant the flowers. If you do not have a garden, try creating a defined garden space with flowers of your choice.
After you add your flowers, add fresh mulch to your garden. This will help the colors of the flowers pop. Fresh mulch will give your home a wonderful and clean appearance.
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#3) Change House Numbers
Most homeowners have had the same house numbers posted to their mailbox, siding, or front steps for decades. While this is still functional, it does not always look the best. Try removing the numbers and adding fresh, modern numbers to help increase your curb appeal. This DIY project should cost less than $20 and take less than an hour to complete.
#4) Plant a Tree
If you want to increase your curb appeal and help the environment, consider planting a tree. A tree in your front yard is a great way to help show depth to improve curb appeal. Before planting a tree, consider the height of the tree and the size of the roots. Set it far enough away from your home that it will not cause damage.
#5) Landscape Lighting
Adding light to your front yard is a great way to improve curb appeal, even at night. Try using solar lights that turn on automatically when the sun sets. These lights can be placed anywhere in your front yard. You can use a series of lights to light up a pathway or place them in front of your gardens to highlight certain plants at night.
These lights should cost under $10 per light, will not require any cost for electricity, and can be set up by yourself in less than 30 minutes. Not only will these lights improve your curb appeal, but they will also help keep your home more secure at night.
#6) Flower Boxes
Almost every home has windows out front. If your home does, try adding a few flower boxes. You can either build your own flower boxes out of wood or purchase premade boxes from your local home improvement store. Attach them to your window sills and plant flowers in them. Add a variety of different colors that match the color and style of your home. This will elevate your curb appeal and set your home apart from all others in the neighborhood.
#7) Add Outdoor Furniture
Another great way to increase curb appeal is by adding outdoor furniture to your home. Outdoor furniture helps you create the appearance of an indoor-outdoor living space. A small chair and table on your front porch or a simple bench in your front yard can create a functional seating area outdoors. Make sure that the furniture matches the overall style of your home.
TruBlue Can Help!
These do-it-yourself projects are a great way to increase the curb appeal of your home. They can all be done on a budget with only a small investment of time. Make sure you have a sense of the overall design style of your home before you start choosing the items you will get. Finding plants, house numbers, and furniture that fit your unique style will help create a cohesive theme and improve your curb appeal even more.
Not sure where to start with these updates? TruBlue can handle both small touch-ups and bigger home improvement projects to boost your curb appeal. Reach out to us for a free consultation!