When people walk or drive by your home, they get an impression of who lives there by the choices made to the exterior. There are a few things that are making your home look cheap that can be easily fixed. 

Enhancing Pathway Appeal: Add Interest with Edging

The paths through your front yard to the door can make a big difference in how your home is perceived. A walkway that is straight from the front door to the curb isn’t as interesting as one that curves a little.  

Straight walk isn't as interesting as one with curves. Google
Straight walk isn't as interesting as one with curves. Google
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You probably can’t change where the cement has been poured, but you can do something about the sides of the path. Adding pavers or a rock bed on the side can make it look more interesting.  

Elevate Your Landscape: The Power of Vertical Elements

A flat yard with grass or rock stays on a two-dimensional level. Adding vertical elements will create a more interesting look. This can be done by building up a hill for a planter area or a large landscape rock. 

Flat yard compared to one with different levels. Google
Flat yard compared to one with different levels. Google
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Anything that gives levels to your yard will make it more appealing. Even just planting trees in the right place can draw the eye up. Don't make it too random though. Think of your yard in zones with some groupings a little higher. 

Front Door Focus: Make Your Entryway Stand Out

The last easy fix to something that makes your home look cheap is your front door. Everyone who comes to your home stands in front of this entry. Give it a little character if it is just a standard blend in color with a round knob. 

A good looking front door can make a big difference. ucpage
A good looking front door can make a big difference. ucpage
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You can easily go overboard the door as well. It should be tasteful and fit with the home while drawing the eye in a pleasing way. These are some fairly easy fixes that will increase the curb appeal of your home. 

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