Orlando Home Remodeling
5 Tips to improve your home exterior
You're driving by on the pursuit to buy your first home, and you judge whether the homes are livable and safe based on the home exterior.
Your home exterior says a lot about you and the neighborhood you live in, and the top neighborhoods in Orlando have a curb appeal that every buyer strives to achieve.
Follow the basic guidelines below to increase your selling potential.
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1. Make your front door your focal point.
People underestimate the power a front door has on a home. You use your front door daily, and it sets a tone your guests can experience before they walk in. Popular door colors include navy blue, burgundy, black, yellow, grey, green, and teal. Steel, wood, fiberglass, and aluminum material have pros and cons, so stop by your nearest showroom to decide which front door is best for you.
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2. Upgrade your home address.
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While you can't revise your home number and street name, you can make an address sign for your front porch. Rather than nailing numbers to your home, use a metal plaque or a wooden sign, add the numbers on top for dimension, and include a planter to enhance your curb appeal.
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3. Turn those weeds into lush landscaping.
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Weeds are an automatic turnoff to curb appeal, and they are a pain to mow if weeds are overflowing in your yard. Shape your bushes, plant beautiful flowers and greenery, and add accessories like solar lights, pave stones, and a garden bench. These three yard decor items are easy, affordable, and quick to place outside of your home.
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4. Explore new roof, re-roof, or roof repair options.
When was the last time you checked your roof to see its condition? Whether humidity or hurricanes have impacted the shape of your roof, reaching out to roofing contractors in Orlando can make a difference. Since a hurricane swept through my Orlando home last year, many homes in the neighborhood have had re-roof and roof repair. Patches on your roof is an eyesore, and your Orlando roofer understands the importance of having a durable and reliable roof in hazardous weather conditions.
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5. Bring in a welcome mat.
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Welcome mats are a game-changer, and there are endless design options to make your front entry the highlight of your home. A black entrance mat is safe, but a vibrant mat can take your curb appeal to another level. My "Home Sweet Home" mat is my favorite part of my porch, and it is perfect for every season when I surround the mat with holiday decorations.