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15 Affordable Ways to Boost Your Home's Curb Appeal

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Looking for cheap, simple ways to quickly boost the curb appeal of your home? Here are 15 affordable things you can do to make the exterior of your home look new and give it that added wow factor:

  1. Give your front door a fresh, fun coat of paint.

  2. Update your house numbers with new, stylish ones.

  3. Add a door knocker to your front door.

  4. Install some porch lights, or upgrade the ones you already have.

  5. Add potted or hanging plants around your front door or patio.

  6. Buy a fun new welcome mat.

  7. Add box planters to your windows.

  8. Pull any weeds around the property.

  9. Mow the lawn.

  10. Trim overgrown bushes and trees.

  11. Replace the mailbox.

  12. Pressure wash the exterior of your home.

  13. Clean your gutters.

  14. Fix or replace any torn window screens.

  15. Replace front door hardware. Consider upgrading to a keypad for keyless entry to really make your property stand out. 

For more tips on increasing your property value, contact 208.properties today.

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