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Rather simple Exterior Improvements You could Handle in One Day or Less

September 2, 2016 by Nick & Cindy Davis

As sweater weather rolls in, we’ve got 10 easy changes to really get your home prepared for fall and beyond. With these rather simple Exterior Improvements You could Handle in One Day or Less.
Rather simple Exterior Improvements You could Handle in One Day or Less

Simple Exterior Improvements You could Handle in One Day or Less

Curb Appeal = Winning

As a result of a couple of quick updates and a pressure-washer bath, your home will be ready for Thanksgiving guests with a lot of style to last throughout the holidays.

Paint the Front Door

If your front door is in need of an update, consider earthy, evergreen tones that work well with just about any color. Pine green works well with classic autumnal tones covering anything from pumpkin and mustard to moodier colors like dark brown and black.

Swap Out Light Fixtures

If you’ve got a contractor-grade sconce in your exterior entry, swap it out for something more modern. Simple fixtures are easy to replace with basic DIY electrical skills; however, more intricate sconces with trickier wiring are better fit for a professional electrician.

Put on New Numbers

Sometimes the smallest details can make the biggest impact. Swap out sun-faded, rusted or worn-out house numbers with fresh, modern digits. To spotlight the ’50s era, a classic, mid-century font should be used.

Freshen Up the Railing

Highlight the architectural lines of the exterior railings using a simple sanding, pressure wash or paint update. In case your house was recently painted, a basic spray with a pressure washer ought to do the trick. However, if the wood is faded, cracked and coarse, it’s probably ideal to sand any splintery surfaces, then update the wood by using a sprayed semi-gloss finish.

Remove and replace Old Exterior Doors

Instantly add architecture to the exterior with a pre-hung door update. Make sure you know the overall opening of the existing door, its proper swing (right or left) and the thickness of your exterior walls before purchasing the perfect style. Based on the material and how easy to get to the area is, a door swap can take anywhere from two hours to a full day.

Install New Door Hardware

Whether you replace your exterior door completely or update what you’ve already got, a simple change of hardware can drastically change the overall appearance. Something to think about when you’re replacing door hardware is just how time consuming it can be to touch up stain or paint together with installing the knobs and deadbolts. Consider removing the existing hardware, then fully covering the door with one or two coats of stain or paint before attaching the new fixtures. This is often much simpler and more efficient than touching up around the new hardware once it’s installed.

Plant Lush Evergreens

Make a long-lasting, low-maintenance first impression by livening up your entry with planted arborvitae. Known for loving as much sun as possible, these evergreens have to have a ton of water the first few weeks after they’re planted. They’ll add rich, lush, green texture all year round.

Generate a Landscaped Look

One of many solutions to add a landscaped look to small spots in the yard is with evergreen plants surrounded by bales of pine straw. After the messy ground is dug for the plants, simply open up a bale of pine straw and fill the spaces between each plant, together with the surrounding areas.

Incorporate High-Contrast Plants

Add a splash of color to your plant beds with a few low-sitting plants packed with saturated color. In the fall, acid-green tones juxtapose beautifully with autumnal colors which include burnt orange, muddy yellow and black-brown.

Don’t own your own home? Nick & Cindy Davis can assist you here in the  Tampa Bay and Surrounding Areas. We are always just a call to 813-300-7116 or you can simply click here and we will be in touch with you.

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