Feb 13, 2025
6 Ways to Show Your Home Some Extra Love
Let’s face it — homeownership comes with a lot of responsibility, and a long list of to-do’s. With an ongoing list of upgrades, here are a few ways (both big and small) you can show your home some extra love where it needs it most.
Make your front door pop
One of the easiest and most prominent ways to improve your home’s curb appeal is upgrading your front door. It’s the very first piece of your home that guests will interact with when they visit, and indicates what the rest of your house will look and feel like when you step inside. And now there are more options than ever to customize what your door looks like and the materials it’s made of. It’s a smart upgrade to prioritize because it’s both fun to pick out, and is an affordable way to make a big impact on your home’s overall aesthetic.
If you’re looking for more of a DIY project versus swapping out your front door in its entirety, you can repaint your existing front door easily if it’s made out of wood — which is the most common door material, especially in older homes.
Upgrade your door accessories
Don’t want to commit to a whole new door? Even a simple swap like upgrading the hardware, including door knobs and security locks, can make your door feel more elegant and secure. A brass doorknob gives off a vintage look, or you could go with something more modern like matte black
Modernize your house numbers
Redesigning your exterior entry with new house numbers is a quick way to modernize the space. Matte black and brass options have recently grown in popularity, and it’s something that’ll take roughly 30 minutes.
Spruce up your front steps
Showcasing a new look can be as easy as focusing on your front steps. Depending on the material used, you can take a pressure washer to clean any grime off the step area. Once that’s looking fresh, try adding new planters to frame your entryway, or using stones or rocks to create borders around sections of your front yard garden beds.
Keep things clean
Upkeep is inevitable when you’re a homeowner. Keeping things clean and tidy helps to extend the quality of your home, and could allow you to reap longer benefits of your longterm investments.
One rule of thumb to follow — each part of your home will require different cleaning methods and materials. For example, you can pressure wash certain parts of your home’s exterior if you follow the correct pressure settings, but you should never pressure wash your windows.
Don’t forget about the unsung heroes
If the budget you’re working with is a bit bigger, it’s a simple fact that there are some home improvement projects that work harder than the others. Renovations like repairing your roof and replacing your exterior siding significantly upgrade your home’s curb appeal — the first thing guests see when visiting your home — but they also make your home more energy-efficient, more durable, and prevent major foundational damage from occurring in the future.
Don’t wait until you list it to love it
Whether you’re in a starter home or a forever home, don’t put off upgrades like these that shorten your to-do list, raise your home’s value, and ultimately make a home feel like it’s yours!
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