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Home » 3 Easy Projects for Updating Your Home Exterior
3 Easy Projects for Updating Your Home Exterior

3 Easy Projects for Updating Your Home Exterior

03/17/2021 By Deborah T

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There are many reasons that you might be looking to update the exterior of your home. You are looking to sell your home and therefore want it to look its best for the new residents. Perhaps you have just moved in, and you want it to be made more to your taste. Or maybe you just want a change. No matter the reason, if you are looking to give the exterior of your home an update, there are many ways that you can do so – and they don’t need to cost the ends of the earth either.

You’ll Be on Your Way to Updating Your Home Exterior, Just Try These Three Projects

Why not make it your next DIY project? Here are three fantastic methods of sprucing up your house.

1 – Get a new front door

Is your door really old and in desperate need of an upgrade? Or perhaps you found yourself locked out, panicking and saying you “couldn’t find a Locksmith near me” and had to break a window panel to gain access. Whichever the reason is, your front door can have a real impact on how the exterior of your house looks.

Luckily there are many front doors out there that you can choose from, and fitting can be simple and easy. There are a host of companies out there that offer front door installation for you.

2 – Repaint your home

It is surprising just how much difference a lick of paint can make to your home. You might not even realize just how much your house requires a refresh until you do it and look at the before and after pictures and see the difference!

Whether you decide to re-paint it the exact same color or do something completely different is up to you! You can find professional companies who specialize in house painting, which can be something you do yourself.

Remember, you will need the paint to withstand the elements such as rain, snow, and hail. While you paint your house, make sure that you also repaint aspects such as your railings, porch, or fence, so it all looks instantly rejuvenated.

3 – Redo your driveway

If you have a driveway outside your home, then it can be impending to the look of your house. If it is cracked or bits of it are coming up, it is important to get this seen to. You could get it re-paved or go for something different such as a shingle driveway.

Do your research beforehand and find out what will work for your budget and the aesthetic you are looking for. This will make a great difference to your home.

The Takeaway: Updating Your Home Exterior Will Set You Apart in the Neighborhood

These are just a few reasons that you could be looking to update the exterior of your home. Remember, it is never too late to get your home looking just like you want it and that it doesn’t need to be huge changes to make a real difference to the feel of your house. Try three simple tips, and you will notice a difference instantly. 

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Deborah T
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Deborah Tayloe is a full-time blogger, children's book author, and freelance writer, contributing to large publications.

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.
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About Deborah T

Deborah Tayloe is a full-time blogger, children's book author, and freelance writer, contributing to large publications.

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.

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