| First impressions matter when it comes to the value | | | | budget: |
| of your home. Nowadays, 70 percent of home | | | | Front door. Choose an attractive screen or storm |
| buyers get their first look at a house from a picture | | | | door that enhances the entire doorway. Many |
| on the Internet. Most people won't look any farther | | | | exterior doors are designed with energy-efficient |
| if the picture is unappealing. Even homeowners who | | | | windows that allow light in without letting hot or cool |
| aren't selling should still care about keeping their | | | | air escape. |
| biggest asset in top condition. | | | | Light fixtures. Find outdoor lighting to accent your |
| Curb appeal encompasses the front of your home | | | | entryway. It should match the architectural style of |
| that is visible from the street. Adding curb appeal can | | | | your home. This is particularly relevant for lights that |
| be an overwhelming undertaking, so consider starting | | | | mount to the house or underneath the portico. Be |
| with some key elements to boost the appeal of your | | | | more simplistic with landscape lighting so it doesn't |
| entire home. | | | | detract from your front door. |
| Following are ways create curb appeal on a small | | | | |