{"id":2371,"date":"2015-11-18T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2015-11-18T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/homeimprovementblogs.com\/hg-blog\/?guid=267f262e0dcc7462078fd9c24138377d"},"modified":"2015-11-18T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2015-11-18T00:00:00","slug":"4-ways-to-improve-your-homes-curb-appeal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/homeimprovementblogs.com\/hg-blog\/4-ways-to-improve-your-homes-curb-appeal\/","title":{"rendered":"4 ways to improve your home&#8217;s curb appeal"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><meta name=\"Googlebot-News\" content=\"noindex, nofollow\"\/><\/p>\n<p>(BPT) &#8211; You never get a second chance to make a first impression. This steadfast advice isn&rsquo;t just for interviews and first dates; it&rsquo;s also applicable to your home.<\/p>\n<p>Whether it&rsquo;s a potential buyer or simply a visitor, within seconds of seeing your home&rsquo;s exterior, that first impression will be made. That&rsquo;s why experts from home builders to real estate agents sing the praises of stellar curb appeal.<\/p>\n<p>If you&rsquo;re thinking of selling your home or just want to give it a facelift, here are ways you can increase your home&rsquo;s curb appeal:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Revamp the roof<\/strong><br \/> Your roof is an important element of the exterior design aesthetic. If a dingy old roof is killing your curb appeal, a style and color upgrade can breathe new life into your home&rsquo;s facade.<\/p>\n<p>The first step is to evaluate roofing options for style cohesion with your home&rsquo;s existing siding. For a traditional look, try TAMKO&rsquo;s Heritage shingle line with colors and tones that mimic what&rsquo;s found in nature. Some styles are manufactured to resemble wood shake for a classic upscale look at a lower cost. Visit <a href=\"http:\/\/www.tamko.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">www.tamko.com<\/a> for facade inspiration.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Shake up shutters<\/strong><br \/> Don&rsquo;t be tempted to ignore your shutters. Much like how jewelry adds the perfect finishing touch to an outfit, stylish shutters in attractive hues can pull your home&rsquo;s entire front exterior look together.<\/p>\n<p>Shutters provide a great opportunity to add a splash of color for a touch of personality to your home&rsquo;s exterior without going overboard. Pull shutters down and clean them up with soap and water before adding a fresh coat of paint. Make sure to get enough paint so you can freshen your front door in the matching color as well for a coordinating look that can enhance curb appeal.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Pretty the patio<\/strong><br \/> Front patios should convey an inviting appearance that complements the entryway. For dated and dirty concrete slabs, special paint can instantly provide an eye-catching focal point that looks like new. For old or rotting wood surfaces, consider replacing that deck or patio surface with composite deck boards like <a href=\"http:\/\/tamko.com\/Decks-Docks-Railing\/ProductLine\/DeckBoards\" rel=\"nofollow\">Evergrain Composite Decking<\/a>. This compression-molded product creates the look of wood without painting or staining.<\/p>\n<p>Finish beautifying patio spaces with a few extra touches that warm the area. Depending on the space parameters, the addition of a wicker chair, a few potted plants and a new welcome mat can make a world of difference in boosting curb appeal.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Love the landscaping<br \/> <\/strong>Overgrown plants, messy mulch and low-hanging tree branches can kill curb appeal fast. Take a look at your home from the street and notice whether plants and landscape beds could use a tidy touch.<\/p>\n<p>Keeping bushes and trees neatly trimmed can increase curb appeal, but don&rsquo;t stop there. Deadhead flowers and pull plants that are past season. Finally, add a fresh layer of mulch to cut down on weeds and provide a freshly landscaped look.<\/p>\n<p><img src='http:\/\/www.brandpointcontent.com\/printsite\/ImageWriter.ashx?articleid=21297&#038;memberid=89323' border='0' width='1' height='1' \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>(BPT) &#8211; You never get a second chance to make a first impression. This steadfast advice isn&rsquo;t just for interviews and first dates; it&rsquo;s also applicable to your home.Whether it&rsquo;s a potential buyer or simply a visitor, within seconds of&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":114,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[6,1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2371","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-diy","category-home-improvement-blogs"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/homeimprovementblogs.com\/hg-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2371","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/homeimprovementblogs.com\/hg-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/homeimprovementblogs.com\/hg-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/homeimprovementblogs.com\/hg-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/114"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/homeimprovementblogs.com\/hg-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2371"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/homeimprovementblogs.com\/hg-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2371\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/homeimprovementblogs.com\/hg-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2371"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/homeimprovementblogs.com\/hg-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2371"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/homeimprovementblogs.com\/hg-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2371"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}