There are many small, inexpensive tasks you can do to the exterior of your home and yard to give it more curb appeal. The tips mentioned below can be fun weekend projects or things to take of in only a few minutes. Take a look and see which of these you can do to make your home look more appealing.



Plant Flowers

Flowers can brighten up the outside of your house in a big way. Choose brightly colored flowers like Petunias, Marigolds, Sweet Alyssum or Zinnias and you'll instantly see the difference. Best things about those types are that they're cheap and low-maintenance so you don't need to be a gardening expert to maintain them.

Whatever type of flower your choose, stick with orange, yellow, and pink hues. They give the happiest look unlike some of the darker colored flowers. Throw in some red mulch for contrast and step back and gloat.

Flowers are a nice touch under windows in a flower box, on porches in clay pots, and in flower beds mixed with wood mulch. They create a warm, inviting, and friendly feel, which will make your property look well-cared for and enjoyed.

Your local garden center will be able to give you specific suggestions based on your region and purpose for the flowers. A good thing to keep in mind is that annuals are cheaper than perennials so you can get more value for your money.

Update Your House Numbers

Have you made some recent improvements to your home but forgot to update the style of your house numbers? It's ok; it's a rather small detail that would tend to slip our minds. But now that you know, you can fix them up!

If you like painting and your house numbers are carved into the exterior of your home, then this project will be great for you. All you have to do is clean out the grooves and add a little paint. Make sure it's a crisp color so the numbers can be seen from the street.

A fun way to do this is to use a sponge brush from a craft or hardware store. Just dip the sponge into a paint color that contrasts with your home and carefully apply to the grooves. When you're finished, the fresh paint will really have a big impact on the front of your home.

House numbers that are mounted onto the exterior of the house, like over the garage or by the entry, should also be visible from the street. Make sure they're in good condition. If not, replace them.

If your current house numbers are worn or rusty, you'd be much better off buying new ones. There are many styles to choose from and the prices are rather inexpensive.

The same thing applies to house numbers on your mailbox. If they are torn, worn or missing, get new stickers or stencil new numbers on. You'll be amazed at how much better they'll make your home look.

Use these fun, easy, and quick suggestions and you will see a BIG difference in the look of your home. As mentioned, they're small tasks but will greatly increase the value of your home.