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5 No-Fail Face lifts for Your Home

by Katie Grayson | Jan 11, 2016

Give your home an updated look with these five no-fail home improvement face lifts.

1. Pressure wash everything.

Power wash your brick for a refreshed look

Photo via Color World House Painting 


Remove built up dirt and grime by pressure washing the outside of your home. From bricks to stucco, everything looks better with a hard scrub. You’ll give your home a fresh and clean look with a simple pressure wash.

2.Create Symmetry
Create a symmetry around your door for a warm welcoming.

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Grab attention by offering a welcoming and symmetric entry.  Arranging your plants and outdoor decorations symmetrically and centered around your door creates a welcoming entrance. Framing out your entry door helps create a symmetrical look to your entry. Add a storm door for a pop of color, too!

3. Manicure Your Lawn

Well maintained yard adds curb appeal

Photo via Worthminer

Your lawn is often the first thing people see. It’s never too late to go for green grass. Be sure to mow, reutilize, and maintain your lawn. That means preparing it for seasonal changes too!

4. 
Edge Your Driveway

Edge your driveway to add curb appeal

Photo via This Old House.



Adding an edge around your driveway gives your driveway a clean edge that looks expensive. Edge your driveway to guide the eye and draw in curb appeal of a put together home.

 

5. Add window boxes

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Photo via Midwest Living

Give your exterior dimension with window boxes. Adding window boxes is a simple way to add color to your home. They can even be decorated seasonally for year-round curb appeal