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7 Ideas To Help You Boost Your Curb Appeal in Omaha, NE

May 17th, 2020 | 2 min read

By Bill Carlson

7 Ideas To Help You Boost Your Curb Appeal in Omaha, NE

When you are looking to sell your home or are even thinking about doing it in the future, one way to get a better sale price is to do things that will increase the curb appeal.

Curb appeal refers to the perceived value of a home, as seen from the perspective of a passer-by, such as a person that might be strolling by on the sidewalk or driving past the home on the street.

Increasing your curb appeal is good for your home in the long term, and some of the things you can do to improve it are quite simple and don't have a high-cost barrier to do them.

With that being the case, here are seven ideas to help you boost your curb appeal in Omaha, NE

1. Improved Porch Lighting Fixtures

When people see your front porch and the lighting looks like it was put on there during the Carter administration, it usually looks exactly that dated.

It doesn't have to cost a lot of money to get new lights for your porch, some of which can oftentimes use improved lighting technologies to bring down your electric bill every month.

So, in addition to your overall curb appeal increasing from a small investment in better outdoor lighting, you do a little something for the environment and save some money in the long term.

2. Adding Potted Plants

Potted plants have a really nice look to them and unlike traditional plants that are rooted in the ground, the potted plants you can get for your home can be moved if necessary.

Moving your potted plants can be one of the best things you can do when you are painting the exterior of your home and is great for protecting them.

3. Paint Your Door And Window Trims

You can go a long way by painting your door and window trims -- and even though you're only making small changes to the appearance of your home exterior, the effect can be quite impressive.

It's important to bear in mind what color scheme you're going to use for the trim so that it coordinates to some extent with the colors on the rest of your home.

4. Add Some Birdhouses

Birdhouses are a lovely way to add a bit of charm to the exterior of your home.

Moreover, they are a great way to add some nature and some sonic appeal to your home in that you can attract some friendly feathered fellows who can sing a pleasant melody while visiting and having a snack.`

5. Add Improved House Numbers

When people are looking to visit you, one of the most bothersome things is struggling to find your house number because it is printed on your house too small.

Having larger and improved house numbers not only boosts your curb appeal, it also improves the chances that people are going to have an easier time looking for your home.

6. Clean The Roof

When it comes to things that people don't realize cause damage to the house, leaves on the roof surely are in the top ten.

Moreover, just having a mess on your roof makes for an unpleasant experience in terms of looking up and seeing the roof.

Cleaning the roof will boost your curb appeal and save you from possibly having holes in your roof that will allow snow and rain to get in and eventually damage your home's interior.

7. Replace Your Doormat

Of all the things you can do to improve your curb appeal, adding a new doormat to your home is one of the easiest things -- and in terms of cost it is one of the most affordable.

You can even mix it up during the year by having different seasonal doormats representing different holidays.

If you need a professional to help you with your exterior painting in Omaha, NE, our team at Brush & Roll Painting can help.

To get started with us, book a FREE estimate below or call us on 402-932-9764 for more details.

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Bill Carlson

Bill is the owner and operator of Brush & Roll Painting.