When driving down a residential street, have you ever noticed how some houses just seem to have it all together… from paint, to plantings, to proper proportions? That quality, often called curb appeal, can be somewhat elusive. From a real estate standpoint, curb appeal makes a home more valuable and easier to sell. For a homeowner, it inspires pride.

What about your own home? When you look at it objectively, does it immediately elicit a strong first impression? If not, what is it lacking? Following are ten techniques that are guaranteed to perk up your home’s curb appeal. read more...