Enhance Your Curb Appeal With Some Quick DIY
Are you feeling the urge for a quick glow-up to really make your place shine? Check out these quick tips. They’ll take you next to no time, and you’ll be amazed at the difference!
Add Window Boxes
But what if you don’t have a place to display any plants? Then you can make some! With a bit of thrifty DIY you can knock together some window boxes to store your flowers. You can even make them out of reclaimed wood to get a rustic look.
Add Solar-Powered Garden Lights
You can decorate in style by customizing your yard with solar-powered lights. They come in loads of different designs and replicate many materials types, so they’ll be something to match your vine. They don’t require electricity either, so there’s no extra bills!
Trim Bushes & Hedges
When you’ve got a wild beast of a growth welcoming guests, your home can look a little… savage. Which is fine, if that’s what you’re going for. But if you don’t want the sleeping-beauty-briar aesthetic, you can always trim and shape your topiaries.
Paint Your Front Door
It sounds simple - and it is - but giving your front door a new lick of paint can make all the difference. Adding a bold color (red, navy, even canary yellow) can provide an instant personality injection, and you can use color theory to evoke specific moods.
Upgrade the Door Hardware
It’s not all just about the color of your front door; you can express yourself through the hardware style as well. Change the door knob or the knocker to something fancy to match your new color, or rustic for that quaint atmosphere.
Add a Fresh Doormat
First impressions are important, and you can set a tone with a different doormat. There’s so many styles and shapes that you’ll definitely find one to your liking. You can even use them to send a message: “no cold callers” is just as good as “welcome” if that’s your vibe
Install a Kickplate
Tired of all those scuffs and the damaged paintwork that inevitably marrs your front door’s beauty over time? There is something you can do about it! Throw a kickplate on that bad boy and you’ve got extra protection from wayward feet. They don’t cost a lot, and they add a touch of class.
Hang a Seasonal Wreath
You can hang a wreath on your door in any season, and you can get really creative with them. Green is traditional, but they come in in all colors; you don’t even have to buy them - get creative with a DIY wreath.
Plant Colorful Flowers
Maybe you want color, but you prefer to keep it natural? Then flowers are your best friend! Plant annuals in pots or borders if you want to keep your options flexible, or perennials if you’d like them to come back every year.
Mulch Your Flower Beds
If you want to make the most of your flowers, they need a fresh layer of mulch! It doesn’t just make them look nice, though - it keeps them healthy. Your plants will retain moisture, benefit from healthier soil and the mulch acts as weed prevention.
Power Wash Surfaces
If you’ve never used a power washer, you’ll be amazed at how much difference it makes! The process can remove years worth of stains from hard surfaces such as porches, steps and siding; your front garden will look like new again.
Paint or Stain the Porch
The porch is one of the first things you notice from the curb, so give it the glow-up it deserves with a fresh lick of paint! Touch up the color you’ve got, give it a brand new one… you can even stain it to get it looking great.
Seat Decorations
If you’ve got seats that are visible from the curb, you should integrate them into the aesthetic and give them proper attention. Treat them to some new decorations such as pillows or add a cushion on your bench for a pop of color and style.
Swap or Clean Light Fixtures
Don’t neglect your porch lights! Sure, they’re most visible at night, but you can make them presentable in the day, too. Clean them up or replace them - you can pick up sconces on a budget and get a literal glow-up.
Decorate With Potted Plants
The great thing about potted plants is how much variation you can get. Terra cotta is a classic for a reason, but pots come in tons of other materials. Use varied heights for dimension, or really go to town with some beautiful shapes. Cute novelty planters? Yes, please!
Paint or Polish the Mailbox
If you’ve got a mailbox, chances are guests see it even before your welcome mat. And if you don’t have one, don’t you think it’s time you did? Go with whatever aesthetic you want - classy, funny, quirky - or refresh your old one for bonus style points.
Add House Numbers
Sure, most doors come with numbers anyway, but why go generic? You can invest in some really cool ones that match the vibe you’re trying to create and use them to compliment the rest of your yard. Modern, vintage, arty… they all bring something new to the table (and the door)!
Install Shutters or Paint Old Ones
Window shutters aren’t just a great way of preventing passers-by seeing into your home - they can also be used as decoration pieces. They frame your windows to create a lovely effect and if you choose the perfect color, they’ll provide contrast and interest.
Update or Paint Gutters & Downspouts
When was the last time you gave the gutters a service? They do a valuable job, and they often get excluded when it comes to maintenance. Give them an update, maybe a change of paint, and suddenly your house looks younger. Don’t forget the downspouts!
Hang Outdoor Art or Décor
There are so many ways you can express yourself when it comes to your yard, and art is a great way to do it from curb-view. A metal sculpture can add some class, or you could use a cute rustic sign to catch attention; you can even woodburn your own if you’re thrifty.
Edge the Driveway or Path
Tighten up your yard by making clear boundaries between your driveway, yard and/or path by using edging. Define where they part with stones, bricks or even wooden trim - you can paint the latter and add a pop of color if you prefer.
Pull Weeds From Cracks
Admittedly the definition of “weeds” comes down to perspective, but if your pavement has some tenacious plants sprouting from its cracks, pull those unwanted guests out by the roots. It might make some unpleasant-looking gaps, but you can patch them with budget-friendly fillers.
Add a Path Light Set
You don’t need to spend a fortune to get a light path in your yard; you can do the same job with a bunch of solar-powered decorative lights. Line them along the path you want to highlight and let nature do the rest when the sun goes down. It's magical and beautiful!
Paint Concrete Steps
Paint isn’t just for fences and walls! You can add a coat to concrete as well to make your stone steps look the business. If you’re feeling arty, use a stencil and paint a nice pattern on there, too.
Clean or Resurface the Driveway
Is your concrete driveway looking cracked, stained and old? Give it a facial with some concrete cleaner or degreaser, break out the old pressure washer and use some filler to patch up the worst parts. You can also add texture if you sweep your driveway with a broom while it’s wet.
Add a Trellis With Vines
Climbing plants are a great addition to any garden, and you don’t need much room for them because they grow upwards! Set up a trellis and plant some clematis or jasmine, then watch the magic happen. You’ll have a fragranced wind blowing through your yard before you know it.
Put Out a Birdbath or Feeder
There’s something peaceful and relaxing about watching birds come and go from your garden, and what better way to attract them than with a feeder, a birdbath, or both? It creates an ultra-cosy feeling and you’ll get lovely ambient bird noises for free.
Install a Small Fountain
Adding a trickling fountain to your yard doesn’t have to come with a ton of wires and mess. If you opt for either a battery or solar-powered one, you can set it up quickly without the worry of having to connect it to a main supply.
Create a Rock Garden or Zen Corner
When you want a peaceful and low-maintenance place to find balance in nature, you should consider using rocks and stones to create the perfect place for your meditations. They look great and you have a place to shelter when your brain gets too busy.
Hang Wind Chimes
Nature has its own soundtrack you can take advantage of by hanging some wind chimes in your garden. Their tinkling really puts you at ease and gives you something to enjoy while you’re working on the rest of your yard upgrades.
Replace Porch Bulbs
If your porch lights are still using bulbs, you could consider switching to LEDs; they’re better for the environment and they come in a nice variety of lighting types. They provide a softer ambiance than traditional bulbs, creating a welcoming atmosphere.
Install Motion-Sensor Lights
If you want something to couple up with your security system, motion lights might be just what you’re looking for. They come on when large objects pass by, so they can act as an early warning system and a deterrent with a splash of style.
Frame the Entry With Tall Planters
Do you want to add a layer of majesty to your yard? Add tall planters or decorations on either side of the entryway to frame it and make it feel like a palace.
Add a Decorative Address Sign
When house numbers aren’t good enough, you can point the way to your domicile with a decorative sign that screams “my house is this way.” A curbside position is ideal, and you can style it to match your yard’s theme.
Create a “Weekend Welcome” Nook
If you like to spend time in the fresh air, a comfortable nook with bistro furniture, lanterns and some rustic decorations can be the perfect garden getaway. Eat your breakfast there, entertain guests or just sit and read for a while. Windchimes will make it perfect.
