Wednesday, November 11, 2009

Tips to Help your Home look great this Winter

Now that the leaves have fallen and the gardens are settling in for winter, how do you make your home look as inviting on the outside as it is on the inside? The upcoming holidays are a great chance and excuse to get out a do some decorating! Here are a few tips from the Star Tribune on ways to make your home more appealing to buyers:

Last weekend, I pulled out the broom and took to my front porch. I began by sweeping away the cobwebs and debris away from the front door, A few other ideas to keep your home’s façade looking fresh would be to wash your windows, raking leaves (always a fun chore), trimming plants and getting ready for the snow.
If you are a fan of the DIY network, you might understand some of the nest tips on our list. Dress up your home’s exterior by adding planters filled with tree topper bundles which you can pickup from a local hardware store or garden center. Arrange the bundles in planters that you can position near your front door or nest to your garage. If you are like me, you like to change your welcome mat to a more durable one to handle the snow and sand. Mats have come a long way and finding one that is stylish isn’t too hard.




With the sun setting earlier now, good lighting is very important. Hang holiday lights and make sure that all your exterior light fixtures are clean and working. Nothing makes people feel more at home than the holidays and Christmas lights are the perfect way to get people in the spirit.

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