Nobody really wants to perform a drastic overhaul to the exterior of their home. Not only is it expensive, but it’s surprisingly time-consuming and takes quite a bit of effort to complete. However, despite the extra time and money that you might need to put into it, they can be quite effective at transforming the way your home looks and feels from the outside. That curb appeal instills a sense of pride. Plus, it helps you get more bang for your bucks when the day arrives to sell.
So to help you weigh the pros and cons, we’re going to talk about some of the most drastic but effective ways that you could change the exterior of your home.
3 Significant Overhauls to Improve Your Backyard
If you can afford these upgrades, they are worth the reward.
Overhaul #1 – Give your roof some attention
Your roof is perhaps one of the most visible parts of your home, but people tend to forget just how visible it is and how important it can be to look after your roof. It’s the only thing protecting you and your family from the elements and random debris flying through the wind, so it pays to really look after your roof.
That said, changing your roof can be rather drastic but can be extremely effective at improving your home’s overall appearance and functionality. A roof can be changed to be a different color, it can be made to be more protective, and it can also lead to better drainage for when it rains. If you notice any kind of issue with your roof, then it’s worth investing some time and money into changing it.
Overhaul #2 – Replacing the pavement around your home
One of the most noticeable ways to change the way your exterior feels is to actually replace an old, crumbling driveway with asphalt paving or something similar. Not only is this a complete transformation in many cases, but it’s also a complete change of the material that you’re using for the floor. This can make it a lot more comfortable to walk around your home, it could open up new design possibilities, and it’s a fairly drastic but effective change to make around your home.
It’s worth keeping in mind that an overhaul like this can seem rather time-consuming. Depending on the amount of space that you want to renovate, it’s worth considering just how much money it’ll cost to replace the paving around your home.
Overhaul #3 – Painting the exterior of your home
Painting the outside of your home can be a great way to change your home’s overall look and feel. This isn’t possible for people that have homemade bricks as it’s much harder to paint over. However, if your home exterior is made from typical siding material, then you can easily paint over it for a quick and drastic makeover.
Painting the exterior of your home is a great way to improve your luxury garden. It can change the feel of your home, and it can also make your home look more presentable. This is especially true if you’ve been neglecting the exterior of your home and haven’t spent much time or money looking after your siding and other areas that could look worn.
The Bottom Line: Investing in an Exterior Overhaul Restores the Good Looks of Your House
When you spend your hard-earned money on one (or more!) of these ways to overhaul your home’s exterior, you’ll love the results. You will enjoy the good looks of your home. But you will also renew your pride of ownership and feel great for your accomplishments. Have a happy DIY day.
She has a B.S.Ed. in Secondary Education/English and a Spanish Minor. In addition, she holds a Certificate in Natural Health from a fully-accredited program and is a Certified Herbologist. She pursued these natural wellness certifications due to her love for herb gardening.
Despite freelancing to make a living, her love is "all things home."
Deborah grew up in a family that grew a large vegetable garden and a fruit orchard, helping her parents pull weeds and can home-grown foods as part of her childhood. In fact, she had no idea that she could purchase veggies and fruits in pre-packed steel cans until she went to college and made a food run.
Today, she lives in Bertie County, North Carolina, an agricultural rural area with more chickens than people. She lives with her husband and two rescue pets a sweet toy fox terrier and a cat who showed up one day and moved into the house. Together, they enjoy DIY projects, furniture refinishing, gardening, and canning.
