Just one look. That's all it took.
That love at first-glance attraction, that real estate people call curb appeal, is becoming increasingly more important to the value of your home. These days, over 80 percent of buyers get their first look at a house from a picture on the Internet. If the "curbscape" is unappealing, most people don’t look any further. But even if your not planning to sell any time soon, you should think about keeping your biggest asset in an attractive and well maintained condition. That's the purpose of this website — to provide homeowners with information and advice to help them keep their homes looking so good, they become "the envy of the neighbourhood".
The Power of Curb Appeal
Improve your home’s value with these tips When putting a house up for sale, one of the most important factors you should consider is your home’s exterior as this is the first step to draw potential buyers. It’s what is known as curb appeal. Here are some changes that will make your home more attractive and functional, and they’re also the ones that will give you the most impact for your resources. First, create an inviting walkway for your guests and potential buyers. Lay... [ Read more ]
Secrets to Curb Appeal
What kind of first impression does your front entry make? We will be bring you some quick-fix ideas to transform your home. What constitutes true “curb appeal”? While the term embraces everything between your front door and the street, it doesn’t take much to make dramatic style improvements, whether by adding flower boxes, sprucing up the mailbox, or constructing an elegant driveway. With a little faith in your vision, and a few tips, you can transform a dowdy exterior to an inviting,... [ Read more ]
Lawns 101
Much has been said and written about whether or not we should rethink our passion for the home lawn. There is general agreement that where summer rains are adequate and a well-adapted variety of grass is grown, a lawn makes perfect sense. Unfortunately, summer rains are becoming less adequate to support a lush, green stand of grass in the Toronto area. While acknowledging the validity of these points, no surface is better suited to outdoor living and game playing than a grass lawn. And few (if any)... [ Read more ]
Fencing for adding curb appeal
A fence around the outside of your home can act as a barrier for pets, but it can also dramatically increase the value of your home. There are many new options for fencing that are currently available and you might be surprised to find out just how economical they are. Let’s take a look at the different kinds of fencing you can get, and learn how to pick the one that is right for you. Please keep in mind that you may need to get permission from neighbours or your city’s zoning commission before... [ Read more ]
Secret Formula for Window Washing
Tools: Squeegee 3 gallon bucket Roll paper towels Ingredients: Hot water Ammonia Dish detergent Recipe: Fill bucket with hot water up to 2 gallon mark. Add ½ cup ammonia for each gallon hot water. Slowly, squirt in 3 or 4 drops of dish detergent. Add the detergent after the bucket has filled, you don´t want a pail of bubbles. Start washin’. Use the scrubber first get all that dirty stuff off then with the blade squeegee side down, wiping the blade with a dry paper towel after each pass.... [ Read more ]
Curb appeal: first impressions count
It helps when flowers are in bloom and snow doesn’t cover ground, but even in winter curb appeal can be created with some evergreens in pots or window boxes - and a fresh coat of paint gives a house sparkle no matter what the season. With snow and slush covering the landscape, and frigid temperatures keeping would-be buyers from venturing out, selling can be made easier if you ensure the house makes a good first impression - an impression that may have to be made from the warmth of a car slowly... [ Read more ]
Wikipedia definition of curb appeal
Curb appeal is attractiveness of the exterior of a residential or commercial property. The term was extensively used during the housing boom and continues to be used as an indicator of the initial appeal of a property to prospective buyers. Methods for increasing curb appeal Curb appeal can be accomplished by any number of methods including the installation of exterior decorations, re-painting, extensive attention to the landscaping. Several television programs have been created to explore ways for... [ Read more ]
