2. Paint the front door. A front door that pops can be hugely cheering.
3. Add fresh porch furniture. A pair of matching rockers, Adirondack chairs or a cozy glider is a must when you have a front porch that is visible from the street.
4. Swap out porch lighting. Try replacing tiny sconces with a big, statement-making pendent light, add recessed lighting beneath the eaves or install solar lights along the front walk.
5. Add a hot-red accent. Red has such vibrancy; a little goes a very long way. Try a bright red bench, planter or mailbox to add zing that can be seen from across the street.
6. Do some hardscaping. Built-in concrete planters, a low stone wall or new paths are all great ways to add structure to your front yard that will last for many years to come.
7. Replace a lawn with flowers. Dig up part or all of your front lawn and plant perennials instead for a lush landscape that sets your house apart.
8. Repair the driveway and paths. Cement, stone and pavement all can split and crack over time. Repairing or replacing damaged areas can do wonders to freshen up your home's street view.
9. Paint the garage door. The garage takes up a lot of visual space, so it pays to make sure it looks its best.
10. Refinish the porch floor. If your porch floor has seen better days, renew it by stripping off old layers of paint and finish, and brushing on stain or paint.
11. Add a shiny new door knocker. Gorgeous hardware (plus a glossy paint job) can make even the plainest door look very classy.
12. Try a unique front door. A really eye-catching front door can be just the thing to give a plain exterior a big dose of personality.
13. Match plantings to your house style. Let the plants and pots you choose reflect the style of your house for a cohesive look.
Those big numbers will surely catch attention easily. I also like the idea about landscaping. But I wonder if it will cost me too much.
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