How to Cheaply Improve the Outside of Your Home

It doesn't take a lot of money to give your home a facelift. Take these steps to a fresh look for your home

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderate

Things You’ll Need:

• Paint
• Power washer
• Flowers

1. Rent or borrow a power washer and carefully clean the outside of your home including the windows. Make sure you don't take off any existing paint!
2. Give your foundation and cement walls a fresh coat of paint.
3. Remove all clutter from your front yard and porch. Put toys, tools, and unused furniture away. The absence of clutter makes your home look cleaner.
4. Paint the front door. A color that complements your home or even plain white will do wonders. Paint any shutters as well.
5. Don't forget the yard! Trim shrubs and bushes. Weed any flower beds even if the flowers are long gone. Rake up any sticks and leaves in the yard. Cut the grass and whack the weeds.
6. Add a few large pots of flowers on your porch or near the bottom of your steps. Enjoy!