5 Ways to improve curb appeal on the cheap

Curb appeal is important. When the outside turns off buyers, they may never bother to look at the inside of a home.

An investment of as little as a few hundred dollars can make a huge difference in the appearance of an exterior. Here are some simple but effective suggestions:

• Wash the windows and replace any cracked or broken ones.
• Put a fresh coat of paint on siding, downspouts, and doors.
• Fill cracks in the driveway and walks.
• Trim bushes to below window height. Edge the lawn.
• Fertilize the lawn and plant blooming flowers.
• Put potted plants in strategic places.
  
  Source: Chicago Tribune (11/27/06)

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