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Top 10 Ways to Update the Exterior of Your House

Are you looking to add some life to the exterior of your home? Maybe you want to boost its curb appeal, or perform some general repairs and maintenance to bring it back to new condition. Whatever the reason for it, exterior updates and renovations can provide you with some pretty huge results that will have you looking at your house in a whole new light.

Here are the top 10 ways you can update the exterior of your house.

1 Install a New Garage Door

For those with an attached garage on their home, then they know better than anyone just how much space that its door takes up. Often it ends up being a focal point of the entire exterior. What this means is that it can provide you with the perfect opportunity to modernize your home. These roller doors from Doors Direct are a great example of cleaning up and beautifying your garage.

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2 Hang a New Porch Light

If you’re looking for a quick project, then hanging a new porch light could fit the bill. This is a quick and easy job, yet it can change the feel of your front entrance. Just be sure to pick a bulb bright enough to light the area.

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3 Paint Your Front Door a Bold Colour

Speaking of your front entrance, why not paint the door a bright, bold colour? There is no reason it has to be the same colour as your garage door. Instead, you can make your front door an accent feature. When picking a colour, look for something that complements the colour of the brick and/or siding of your home to create flow.

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4 Prune Overgrown Gardens

Maybe you’re working on a tight budget but still, want to do some updating. If that’s the case, pruning your overgrown gardens and trees is a free way to get instant results.

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5 Plant Brightly Coloured Flowers

While nothing wrong with sticking to bushes and shrubs that are predominantly green, adding a pop of colour will add interest and create more curb appeal. Opt for brightly coloured annuals in shades of yellow, red, pink, and orange, and don’t be afraid to mix and match the colours.

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6 Create a Front Walkway

It’s always a nice touch to have a front walkway done in something such as brick, stone, pavers, or some other type of material that provides a level surface. Not only does this help to create a more welcoming atmosphere but it also helps to provide a safer way in and out of the house.

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7 Repair Doors and Windows

Fix any doors or windows that have cracks or problems, including the frames.

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8 Make Use of Garden Lighting

Garden lighting can also be a great way to highlight areas of the garden and even architectural features of the home.

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9 Spread Mulch in the Garden

A quick and easy way to clean up your garden is to add black or red mulch. Not only does it look neat and tidy, but it also helps to keep plants hydrated as it retains water.

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10 Place a Doormat at the Front Door

For that final touch, why not add a doormat at the front door to help create that sense of home?

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