When your home is ready for a facelift, there are several things you can do that are affordable and convenient. Within a matter of weeks or days, your house can look freshly updated and more attractive than ever. Here are few basic projects to consider this year.
New Roof
Just like a stylish hat can complete an outfit, re-roofing your home can make your home look amazingly new and fresh as well as update its protective qualities. There are styles like mission, French, and Mediterranean to choose from in synthetic or clay structures. A new roof is a solid investment as well, because it helps to reduce heating costs of the home as well as prevents leaks that can occur in older roofing, which can lead to serious interior damage and costly repairs. Replacing your roof may lower your homeowner’s insurance premiums.
House Siding
New siding can give your home a vivid new look. Siding is made of materials like vinyl, composite, and fiber cement to suit style preferences and budget. Many styles come with a lifetime warranty in a range of colors. You may want to coordinate window frames and shutters with a similar design and color for an overall impressive new image that almost looks like a new house.
Updated Windows
In addition to getting possible new window frames that fit well with new siding, consider buying new windows if your current ones are old, cracked, loose, or fogged by condensation. You can buy double-hung, crank-out, or sliding styles in frames made of wood, vinyl, composite, fiberglass, and aluminum to coordinate with your home’s other building materials. You could also switch from shutters to awnings for window shade or let the windows be admired alone.
Landscaping
Quality landscaping can make your home look upscale and inviting. Replant the grass throughout the lawn for an even texture of fresh green growth. Busy people may prefer low-maintenance perennials or natural clusters of seasonal blooms like daffodils or daisies for spots of color and fragrance for outdoor entertaining or family enjoyment. Crushed stone works well for drainage, while pavers look great in patio or walkway areas. Attractive wooden or vinyl fencing can enhance your home’s thematic style and be adorned with climbing roses, clematis, or vines. A well-placed bird bath or seating bench will complete your lawn’s appeal.
Use your practical insight and creative flair to give your home’s exterior a makeover. Adding outside improvements and natural beauty are a great investment of time and money.