Kerb Appeal: Make Your Exterior Extra Special
Saturday, April 22, 2017
How much do you spend on decorating each year? Maybe a few
hundred dollars, or if you’ve got a big project on, probably a few thousand but
the chances are it’s all for indoors as we often neglect our exteriors leaving
them looking tired, run down and a bit worse for wear. However, it’s super easy
to boost your property’s kerb appeal again so your home’s outside looks just as
good as inside.
Get Out Into The Garden
The chances are your lawn’s probably not looking its best right
now simply because we tend to leave the bulk of our landscaping till spring, or
even fall. Now’s the time to get your gardening gloves on, spruce up those patio steps, power
wash the decking and start planting new trees and shrubs while it’s still
relatively cool and the soil’s not at risk of becoming dry and cracked due to
the heat. Make sure your lawn’s free of weeds, including dandelions and the grass has been cut recently as it
may be a simple thing to do but don't underestimate the appeal of a clean,
freshly cut lawn.
If you’ve got some brown patches, you can buy reseeding
fertilizer, but if that’s not worked, you could be looking at having to re-turf
the whole lawn which can become very costly. Of course, you don't have to returf
the entire space; you could add in gravel paths, a water feature or even Buy a Conservatory to put on the south facing side of the
garden where you’ll catch the most of the sunshine. Plus it’ll give you a
fantastic entertaining space to boot.
Touch It Up
You’ve probably spent thousands on paint colors for your living
room, dining room and bedroom over the years but when was the last time you
touched up your exterior paintwork? Luckily, high-quality exterior paint should
last around fifteen years, but if you live in an area that’s prone to wind and
rain, it’s going to start to chip and peel.
Having said that, all it takes to restore your home’s outside to
its former glory is some sandpaper, primer, outdoor emulsion and a couple of
willing helpers. Painting is something you can get done in a single afternoon,
although you should do the walls first and then look at repainting any window
ledges or outdoor shutters. However, not everyone is a dab hand with the
paintbrush or may not have the time to keep running up and down a step ladder.
If this is the case, consider calling in a firm of exterior painters and
pressure wash walls to remove any dirt or grime.
Roofing And Gutters
Whatever you do don’t neglect these as gutters and shingles that
are blocked, missing or sagging will make your home look much more decrepit than
it is on the inside. Do a spot check noting any overflowing water, blocked
debris or mulch build up and consider having a roofing pro come do an inspection
to rule out any more serious problems. Broken gutters can go from being a mild
annoyance to a major headache as rainwater will run down into the foundations
and could encourage damp to spread.
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