Quick and Easy Curb Appeal

source: BHG

Curb Appeal:
- the attractiveness of the exterior of a residential or commercial property [Wikipedia]
- the visual attractiveness of a house as seen from the street [Merriam-Webster]
- the attractiveness of a house or other land improvement as viewed from the street [Answers.com]

We all want our homes to make an awesome first impression - especially if we're selling. The easiest, and quickest, way to do that? Curb appeal. An impressive-looking front yard and home makes everyone, including potential homebuyers, want to see what's inside!

Quick tips:

• Update hardware: doorknobs, door knockers, doorbells, mailboxes, etc.
• Freshen up the exterior of the home: window sills, shutters, paint, etc.
• Create focal points: use flowers, plants, stepping stones, benches, lights, etc. - things that add interest to your home and yard.
• Use potted plants for spice: around patios, on the porch, on the steps, etc.

Inexpensive Curb Appeal Builders
CurbAppeals.com says paint your house, clean your yard, enhance your walkway, replace your door, and add window treatments - these are the core of curb appeal!

Quick & Easy Exterior Fixes
Boost your curb appeal with BHG's easy home exterior projects. Also, see 20 Ways to Add Curb Appeal.

Easy Ways to Boost Curb Appeal
Quick and cheap tips from Good Housekeeping to have the best-looking house on the block!

Increasing the Curb Appeal of Your Home for Resale
Tips and advice on improving the curb appeal of your home, from DoItYourself.com.

Focal Points for Curb Appeal
Learn the concepts of curb appeal with Landscaping.About.com and these photo examples of scale, line and focal points, provided by landscape designers.

Educate yourself more on curb appeal with these extra resources!
- HGTV's Curb Appeal Show
- Learn2Grow Landscaping Projects and Helpful Articles
- DIY Ideas Quick Outdoor Projects
- BHG's Creating a Simple Yet Welcoming Dooryard Garden