Pump up your homes Curb Appeal

5 Smart Spring Projects for Your Front Yard


Pump up your home's curb appeal and welcome a new season with these easy, low-cost projects! Home improvement expert Tom Kraeutler shares five ways to stage your home's exterior for spring.
 
 

Your front door is the main focal point for curb appeal, so make sure it sparkles with welcome. Repaint or refinish the surface, polish hardware and touch up surrounding trim. You can also update your front door by installing a new handle and locks.

 

Start at the Door

Pump up your home's curb appeal and welcome a new season with these easy, low-cost projects! Home improvement expert Tom Kraeutler shares five ways to stage your home's exterior for spring.

Illuminate the approach to your abode with an easy-to-install path lighting kit. If porch lighting looks tired, replace fixtures with modern classics that have the wattage to enhance safety and highlight facade features.

Add Seasonal Color


Strategic plantings add interest, create new focal points in landscaping and contribute to curb appeal. Shop for species that are native to your climate zone and are drought-resistant. If deer and other creatures dwell nearby, ask your local nurseryman about plants that woodland neighbors won't devour at first bloom.

Keep the Lawn Lush


For green throughout the season, reseed your lawn's rough patches and fertilize with a timed-release formula. An irrigation system driven by a digital timer helps create a water-wise routine, and slightly reducing your turf's footprint can make maintenance easier if you're faced with drought conditions.