3 Ways to Improve the Look of Your House 

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Given that we live in our homes day in and day out, property maintenance is still seen as something of a chore, which needs to be done every few months or years to stop the place from falling apart at the seams.

This is a great shame because few actions can transform our moods and outlook on life than improving the appearance of our houses.

There are a few good reasons for this.

The first is that your house is essentially an extension of you. If you allow it to fall into poor shape or look old and drab, it reflects your approach to life and character. While life can get in the way and we can’t always have our homes looking like new, you will instinctively know when it is time for a home improvement project.

What’s more, the satisfaction of improving the look of your home will stay with you for a long time because you will be able to see the improvements every single day.

However, where can you start with your home improvements? Well, here are three simple ways to improve the look of your home:

Maintain a Clean Driveway

Yes, it is that simple. By keeping your driveway clean and ensuring it is clutter-free, the front of your home is going to look ten times better.

If you live on a street, take a look out of the window at all the other houses around you. What you will notice is how much a messy, unorderly driveway drags down the look of an otherwise normal house, whereas a pristine front yard can lift it substantially. 

Depending on the type of driveway that you have, you may have to de-weed it, clear it of detritus, like old children’s toys, or even completely re-tarmac or gravel it if your budget allows.

Remember that details matter, and if you can keep on top of your driveway, then you will set a great precedent for the quality of the rest of the house.

Fit New Windows and Doors

Another great way to lift the look of your house is to fit a fresh set of windows and doors. While this is likely the priciest choice on this list, it is also likely to boost the appearance of your house the most.

If you have ever seen a house which has replaced its window frames, for example (or got it completely wrong with the colour of them), then you will appreciate the importance of having the right windows and doors.

It can make a dated house look fresh, and lift the whole aesthetic considerably.

Give Your House a New Lick of Paint

Sometimes, nothing can beat a good lick of paint when it comes to home improvement. If your property is starting to show its age, then the likely worst offender is the paintwork, which can begin to peel, flake off, and lose its colour. 

Not only does this look nasty, but it could be disguising larger issues hidden underneath. By taking the time to repaint the property, you will be able to check that the structural integrity of the property remains intact.

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Mavian Arocha-Rowe

Mavian Arocha-Rowe

Editor-in-Chief at Chispa Magazine
Mavian Arocha-Rowe is known as an asset to the business and communications industry and is motivating and advocating “your authenticity should be your strategy,” for all women, regardless of their season and roles. For the past 20 years she has directed magazines, plus multiple art and marketing departments as creative director and brand manager. What supersedes all of her great career moves is her role as wife and mother living in Atlanta. Challenging herself to discover and bravely pursue the calling for her life, Arocha-Rowe helps other women discover and pursue their life’s assignment. She is a passionate, and loud-laughing speaker on the topic of purposefully redeemed, and mentors young women so they can exercise a mind that is doctrinally pure, along with a heart that beats toward sanctification. She will almost never turn down Marlow’s Tavern double-tavern cheeseburger, a cooking-demonstration from Leaning Ladder, or any opportunity to head to Miami to spend time with family.
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Mavian Arocha-Rowe is known as an asset to the business and communications industry and is motivating and advocating “your authenticity should be your strategy,” for all women, regardless of their season and roles. For the past 20 years she has directed magazines, plus multiple art and marketing departments as creative director and brand manager. What supersedes all of her great career moves is her role as wife and mother living in Atlanta. Challenging herself to discover and bravely pursue the calling for her life, Arocha-Rowe helps other women discover and pursue their life’s assignment. She is a passionate, and loud-laughing speaker on the topic of purposefully redeemed, and mentors young women so they can exercise a mind that is doctrinally pure, along with a heart that beats toward sanctification. She will almost never turn down Marlow’s Tavern double-tavern cheeseburger, a cooking-demonstration from Leaning Ladder, or any opportunity to head to Miami to spend time with family.