{"id":2553,"date":"2014-06-30T09:00:15","date_gmt":"2014-06-30T08:00:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.anytrades.co.uk\/?p=2553"},"modified":"2014-06-30T09:00:15","modified_gmt":"2014-06-30T08:00:15","slug":"can-improve-outside-home","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.local-quotes.co.uk\/guides\/diy\/can-improve-outside-home\/","title":{"rendered":"How can you improve the outside of your home?"},"content":{"rendered":"

A first impression counts for everything in all walks of life. And this is the same when it comes to your home. <\/p>\n

You\u2019ll want visitors and guests to look at your property in a good light and the secret is to create a great first impression. <\/p>\n

If you\u2019re trying to sell your home then this is even more important. <\/p>\n

Research says it takes a person just eight seconds to decide if they like a property enough to buy it, so you don\u2019t have much time. <\/p>\n

Whether you\u2019re planning to sell or just want to create a great first impression, take a look at our tips to success:
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The front garden<\/h2>\n

Does your home have a front garden? If so then it\u2019s important to ensure it\u2019s looking its best all year round. Don\u2019t let the grass and bushes grow out of hand and also consider some potted plants to give the garden a bit of colour. It shouldn\u2019t take too much work and if you\u2019re active enough you\u2019ll have a great looking front garden. <\/p>\n

The front door<\/h2>\n
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The front door is one of the most important parts of creating a great first impression and there\u2019s so much choice available to you. If it\u2019s a little worn then just consider a fresh coat of paint. Your other option would be to replace the door. Not only can you benefit from a fantastic aesthetic appeal, but you\u2019ll also improve security, energy efficiency and weather resistance. <\/p>\n

Repainting<\/h2>\n

How does the front of your home look? Is the paint old and worn with cracks appearing in places? These are the signs that your property could do with a paint job. Hire some scaffolding and get up there to repaint the whole exterior. It is quite a job though and you may consider bringing in an expert if you feel more comfortable.<\/p>\n

Clean the driveway<\/h2>\n
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Does your home have a driveway? If so then a little TLC will go a long way. A concrete driveway can gather moss, weeds and dirt, so make sure to scrub it with soapy water and a brush every few months to remove the grime. Then apply weed killer to eliminate the unwanted growths. <\/p>\n

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