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 Freshen Up Your Home's Curb Appeal

Step outside and use these tips to show off your home to its best advantage this summer.  Time to pack away the winter coats and pull out those Wellies — summer is finally here! With this checklist as your guide, help your home burst into summer with a curb appeal makeover. Pick as few (or as many) tasks as you want to tackle, from porch swings to plantings, and your home will be looking its best.

1. Enhance the front door. The front door should be your home’s exterior focal point — ramp up the appeal by painting it a rich hue, updating door hardware or adding a new knocker. For a seasonal touch, hang a spring wreath.
2. Check that house numbers are easily visible. Go across the street from your home to get a better idea of how easy it is to find your house numbers. Large house numbers in a clear font are the easiest to read from a distance. Place them where they are not blocked by trees or porch railings, and position the numbers horizontally rather than vertically if possible — they’re easier to read that way.
3. Group pots of flowers on the porch. They’re beautiful and as easy as can be to add. Cluster three pots in various sizes on your front porch or stairs, and fill them with blooming spring flowers.
4. Mulch flower beds.. Mulch flower beds with a natural mulch to help the soil retain moisture and give the beds a finished look.
5. Clean windows and siding. Give your siding a fresh start by washing off the dirt, road salt and cobwebs using a power washer or a regular hose with washing attachment. A hose with a window washing attachment can get windows shiny and clean.