It's easy to forget about the outside of your house when you spend most of your time inside. But how your house feels and looks like in the interior is just as important as how it should look and feel like in the exterior.
There are dozens of small, inexpensive home improvements that you can do to your house to add instant curb appeal," said DIY Network. "Adding curb appeal to your house not only makes it easier to sell, but it also gives your house that nice and finished look."
Here's how to do curb appeal for your home on the cheap according to Realty Times:
Redo your front door
Boost your curb appeal in an instant with just a paint brush and a can of paint. "Your home's front entry is the focal point of its curb appeal. Make a statement by giving your front door a blast of color with paint or by installing a custom wood door," said Better Homes and Gardens. "Clean off any dirty spots around the knob, and use metal polish on the door fixtures. Your entry should also reflect the home's interior, so choose a swag or a wreath that reflects your personal style." Finish off the look with a statement modern mat.
Replace your light fixtures
Do you know how your old and tired outside light fixtures make your house look? You got it; old and tired. Why stick to your outdated lighting when you can make that improvement for as cheap as $20. Choose a modern design that is not only stylish, but functions adequately in keeping your home bright and in the spotlight at night.
Add lighting to your landscape
If your front door light fixtures are not enough, consider adding low-voltage lighting to your landscape that could greatly impact how it looks like and at the same time keeps your curb safe and secure. If you have budget concerns, you can go for solar stake lights that are not as expensive as traditional wired ones.
Bring in the flowers
Bring color and freshness to your home by boosting on pretty and colorful flowers along the walkway and near the front door. If you can't plant on the ground, "a few container plants placed by the front door or hung from your porch's ceiling will give your home a friendly, finished look," said This Old House.
Get on the fence
"People don't pay enough attention to fences, but they are the biggest constructed element in your yard," said MSN. If yours is already suffering from water spots, chipping paint or wood, or is already faded from being exposed to the sun, don't take the risk of not getting a new one. It shouldn't cost much to get a new fence or make your old one look new.
