Improve Your Home’s Curb Appeal
If you’re planning to sell your home in the next year, you have to do everything you can to improve its curb appeal. By definition, curb appeal is how attractive your home looks from someone passing by on the sidewalk or street.
Don’t underestimate what curb appeal can add to the value of your home. Recent research suggests that landscaping can increase the value of your home by up to 12%. Who wouldn’t want to add an extra 12% to the purchase price of their home? We give you a few options that can make a huge difference.
Plant Flowers
Nothing says welcome to our home more than a colorful array of flowers. You can plant flowers in front of the house, along the sidewalk or in raised garden beds. This is a very simple and inexpensive way to add to the look of your yard.
Not sure which flowers will thrive in Oregon’s climate? You’ll also want to consider which flowers will do well in areas of your yard based on the amount of sunshine those areas see. Call Best Buy In Town if you have any questions or if you need mulch or compost around those newly planted flowers.
Trim Bushes and Trees
A yard overrun with tree branches, bushes and weeds can not only obscure your home, but can give the impression that your home isn’t well maintained.
Trim tree branches so they’re well away from the house. Anything too close to your home can potentially cause damage to the exterior of your home. When trimming bushes, start by removing any dead branches and stems. Bushes should be trimmed back so they look vibrant and healthy.
Driveway and Walkway Repairs
The entrance to the home has to be as welcoming as possible, and this includes the driveway. First you’ll have to decide if you can repair the driveway, or if replacement necessary. Repairing a driveway is going to be less expensive, but if there are large cracks, then replacement will probably be necessary.
If you do need to replace your driveway, consider using pavers and/or crushed stone. Crushed stone is easy to install and less expensive than using pavers. On the flip side, a paver driveway
If you do decide to enhance the curb appeal of your home, give Best Buy In Town a call today. We have a full selection of gravel, pavers, mulch and compost that will make your yard look stunning.
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