October 19, 2006
A property that has a well manicured lawn has one of the best chances at showing pride in ownership than any other outdoor technique.
For one thing, there is a large upswing in the priority that homeowners place in their outdoor living spaces.
Therefore, the landscaping of your front yard (especially) as well [...]
October 15, 2006
Flowers, especially bright flowers, can liven up the exterior of your home very inexpensively and easily. They needn’t be expensive or exotic. Even the cheapest, easy-care, low maintenance flowers will do just fine, such as:
petunias
marigolds
sweet alyssum zinnias
And bachelor’s buttons.
Your local garden center will be able to help you [...]
October 14, 2006
Shrubbery and other greenery that has an unkempt appearance can often be misconstrued as a sign of neglect, and gives a bad impression of your house overall. Prospective homebuyers who see shrubbery that has not been well maintained may not even be aware of their observation, but it will have an impact on the [...]
October 13, 2006
Take the time to walk around your property wearing good thick gloves, and carrying a garbage bag. Pick up every bit of refuse, yard waste, and other unsightly things, and throw them away. When the garbage is gone, then do another lap and remove all of the clutter outside. This can include [...]
September 21, 2006
In one way, home repair contractors are a little like doctors who are known to say, “If only you had come to me sooner … .”
It’s easy to put off checking with your doctor about little aches and pains that could lead to something serious. It’s just as easy to put off maintenance that could [...]