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The exterior of your home is the first thing people see. Whether you are selling or staying, maintaining (or improving) your home’s exterior is important for its curb appeal. It contributes a lot to your home’s overall value if you are thinking of selling or just protecting your investment, and safety from accidents with a neat and tidy frontage.

Here are some tricks that will help you boost your home’s curb appeal.

Paint

Refreshing your exterior’s paint every few years can do a lot in reviving and even transforming your home which will surely impress passersby and visitors. If you want to stand out from the rest of your neighbors, you can opt for a bold color for the exterior with a contrasting color for the trims.

If you are one for a more subtle transformation, you can use a bold color for your door to accentuate the focal point of your home.

Beyond enhancement, certain types of paint provide a layer of protection from the elements beating down your home’s exterior.

Landscape

Going green is one of the most obvious tricks - because it works. This trick does not have to be time-consuming and expensive too! You can add planters on the windows, and only put plant arrangements that accentuate the walkway.

If your property has a lawn, it is important to keep up with it, too. Make sure the grass is adequately watered, the leaves are raked, and the weeds are pulled.

Lighting

Walkways and entryways should be welcoming. Outdoor lighting not only makes your exterior more appealing but also provides safety and security. If you cannot incorporate fixtures on the walls like your other existing lighting, opt for porch string lights that light up the exterior.