Quick Fixes For Curb Appeal

How does your house look from the curb? After a long winter, chances are good it could use a refresher.

While you might be tempted to take on an HGTV-style renovation to get that coveted curb appeal, there are many smaller-scale projects any homeowner can do and still achieve great results.

“I like to start with the front porch,” says Stacy Marsilio, CKD, Choice Home Remodeling. “After a good cleaning, give it some personal charm with outdoor chairs, bright cushions, a colorful rug and a fun wreath on your door. Add a couple plants or hanging flowers and you’re done!”

Check out these curb appeal tips – ranging from no cost to moderate expense – that you can do on your next free weekend.

No expense

clean your windows and glass door, inside and out
clean your outdoor light fixtures
remove cobwebs around the exterior
reduce the number of accessories in your yard and gardens. Less is more.

Low expense

try a new color on shutters and/or door
plant flowers around your front entry
hang flowers and plants on your porch
paint flower pots, arrange on front steps
window boxes – buy them pre-assembled or build your own
add decorative pavers to a walkway

Moderate expense

add mulch to your flower beds and around trees
put a bench or chairs on your porch, add decorative cushions for a pop of color
upgrade the house numbers on the front of your house
replace broken shutters
install a new mailbox
pressure wash your home’s exterior – rent a pressure washer for the day or hire a pro

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Choice Windows, Doors & More, Inc.4.8

Choice home remodeling built a sturdy, beautiful, four- season room for me. I am very happy with the results. The team kept me updated during every step of the project. The work crew was professional, polite, helpful, and easy to work with. They arrived on time and cleaned up every single day. I was very impressed that they provided me with a Daily schedule for the project so I would know who would be coming to do the work and at what time.

Response from the owner:Thank your Rosanne for taking the time to leave us a review. Our whole team is thrilled to hear you enjoyed your experience!

Pleased with the product (new sliding door) and the expertise and workmanship. Very friendly. Cleaned up well.

Response from the owner:Thank you Cheryl for the five star review. We are pleased to hear you had a positive experience with our team and hope you enjoy your Okna sliding patio door for years to come.

Awesome!!!

Response from the owner:Thank you Aaron for the five star review!

I recently hired Choice to replace 12 windows and a sliding glass door in my home, and they did excellent work. I want to provide this review for anyone in the Lancaster County area looking for new windows: save yourself some trouble and just hire Choice. The original windows and sliding door in my house were cheap builder grade units that were ~25 years old and all failing in one way or another. I did my due diligence and requested quotes from five different contractors, including a big box home improvement store and a couple of the national window chains. To make a long story short, Choice was the best price, the best product, and the most comprehensive installation work! Everyone who I worked with at Choice, from the sales, finance, and install teams, was extremely friendly and professional. They installed wonderful, PA-made Okna windows and doors, and they installed them properly; no shortcuts taken (unlike some of the other contractors who I received quotes from). The install team were great; they had all the work done in exactly the time they quoted, and they were very mindful of being as clean as they could. They also informed me that some of the existing windows were installed very poorly, with very little insulation and flashing. They installed the new windows correctly, and the difference was immediate and incredible. I could not be happier with the work they did and the products they provide. The new windows and door at my house are such a huge improvement over the old ones. If you're looking for a contractor for your next home improvement project, look no further!

Response from the owner:Thank you, Devon, for the wonderful review! We work hard to provide not only quality products and expert installation, but also an easy and helpful experience from the very first contact. We truly appreciate you taking the time to share about your experience with us!