Maximizing Curb Appeal: Outdoor Maintenance

As a homeowner, there’s no better feeling than approaching a beautifully maintained house. Gleaming siding, gorgeous landscaping, and manicured surfaces will make you proud to approach your home each day. Simple outdoor upkeep will give your home maximum curb appeal that you, your neighbors, and future residents can be proud of. Check out some of the easiest ways to keep your outdoor space looking its best.

Keep things clean

Though it may seem overly obvious, a simple cleanup is one of the surest ways to improve your home’s curb appeal. From your seasonal leaf cleanups to exterior window washing, maintaining a polished exterior improves your home’s outdoor aesthetic. Besides this surface cleaning, maintaining well-kept gutters improves your home's curb appeal and functionality. Avoid the scraggly appearance of overflowing gutters by installing a gutter protection system with your local Leaf Filter professionals. With a Leaf Filter system, you can avoid potential water damage caused by clogging and the danger of scaling your roof to clean gutters.

A fresh coat of paint goes a long way

From doors and windows to your mailbox and fence, nothing is more appealing than a fresh coat of paint. What’s more, it’s recommended that your home’s siding be power washed once per year. Together, power-washing and fresh paint can breathe new life into your home’s moldering facade. The experts at 360° Painting can help you with all your exterior painting and power washing needs.

Keep landscaping well-maintained

When your landscaping looks overgrown and unpruned, the overall appeal of your home’s exterior goes down the drain. With the busyness of day-to-day life, keeping up with your yard’s landscaping can be overwhelming. With the help and expertise of Nickett Landscaping, your lawn, shrubs, garden beds, and hardscaping will remain in tip-top shape all year long. From lawn mowing to lawn applications and pruning, edging, and mulching to seasonal cleanups, Nickett Landscaping is an expert at improving curb appeal.

Maintain driveways and walkways

Wear and tear over time can leave your driveways and walkways looking tattered. Power washing sullied walkways as well as replacing damaged cement or pavers will immediately add a sparkle to your home’s exterior. Likewise, href="https://www.thehomemag.com/inspire/seal-your-driveway-this-winter" target="_blank">sealing your driveway will make it look as good as new. The experts at Burke Asphalt can repair driveway cracks or repave your driveway altogether if necessary. Either way, the driveway takes up a major portion of your yard, so keeping it well-maintained is a true curb appeal booster.

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