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There are many ways to boost your home's curb appeal. Here are a few ideas to make your house the real show stopper on your street.
Driveway- Sprucing up your driveway is a great way to make the front of your house stand out from the rest and add instant value to your home. You can do this by replacing your asphalt driveway with a paver driveway. This can take an average blase driveway and make it come alive with texture, color and design.
If replacing your entire driveway is not in your budget, you may want to consider adding a paver apron by the street or in front of your garage doors. This adds a touch of elegance to any home.
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Curbing/Edging- Curbing or edging is a great way to add a touch of class to your home. There are different edging options including bricks, pavers and natural stone. This element is typically installed to define the edge of driveways, walkways, landscape beds, and patios. It also is extremely effective in keeping mulch from spilling out of its defined area.
Walkway- Adding a new walkway or updating your old one can drastically improve the look of your home. If you currently have a concrete or asphalt sidewalk that is cracked or falling apart, a new paver walkway is a definite way to make your front yard more appealing. It also helps remove a potential tripping hazard.
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If you have an existing paver walkway that is in need of a facelift or some maintenance, there is hope! A few elite paver installers have partnered with their suppliers to offer cleaning, sealing and maintence services.
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Lighting- Perhaps one of the most dramatic ways to improve your curb appeal is to add low voltage landscape lighting. From lighting your walkway, to accenting your home and landscaping, night lighting makes your house very warm and inviting.
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Landscaping- Adding flower beds and landscaping will quickly turn up the appeal to the front or back of your home. Plants are a great way to soften hard edges of a house and make it feel like it is established. Choosing a variety of plants to maximize flowering throughout the seasons, with some evergreens to give visual interest in the winter, can make a huge improvement to the front of your home.
Landscaping can be one of the most cost effective ways to boost your curb appeal.
Keep in mind, you don't have to stop with landscaping around your house. Adding beds by the street or near mailboxes gives your yard even more visual interest.
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From driveways and edging, to sidewalks, landscaping and landscape lighting, there are many ways to make your home stand out from the crowd. Now is a great time to start thinking about what improvements you would like to make to your yard when snow and cold give way to warmth and sunshine.
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