Last updated on August 4th, 2024 at 06:39 pm
When cleaning your home, it can be easy to focus on the interior and the rooms that you use every day. However, it is also important to focus on the exterior of your home; the exterior is the first impression that others make of where you live.
It can be difficult to notice the small things that slip over time when you have a busy life and only see how your home has slipped once the damage has been done. Below, we have some ideas of ways you can revive the exterior of your home.
Whether you spend a full day getting as much done as you can or you want to spend an hour when you have it to spare, you can make positive changes.
The Garden
One of the easiest places to start is the garden. If you have a lawn, you should keep it mowed and neat. Keeping your lawn neat does not need to take much time, and many find gardening to be a therapeutic activity.
If your lawn is damaged or you live in a particularly dry or hot area, you may need to spend more time treating it to prevent the grass from dying. If you are unsure how to do this or find that the techniques you know are not working, you can find information and tutorials online to keep your lawn tidy.
Additionally, if you want to brighten up a boring lawn, you can add flowers to give it a pop of color. Wildflowers do not take much maintenance and are an excellent addition for bugs and wildlife in your area to thrive. You can pick up seed packs and plant them throughout the year without spending too much money.
The Paving
Similar to the garden, it is very easy to keep the paving neat. Simply remove any weeds from between the paving stones and keep the stones clean. You can use a power washer to keep the paving stones neat, and if you do not have one, you can hire a power washing company to do this for you.
If you are interested in power washing services, you can find local companies online who can do the work for you.
Brickwork
The exterior brickwork of your home is easy to keep clean with a power washer. If you are hiring a power washing company, simply ask them to do the brickwork and the paving stones and pay once for both services.
The Roof
Keeping your roof clean can be a much more difficult task as it will mean using a ladder to reach the roof to keep the tiles and gutters clean. In addition to the issues that can be caused by leaks if a roof is not properly maintained, you can also see moss grow on the roof, which affects the impression others have of your home.
Furniture
If you have furniture in your garden, it is important that it is correctly maintained and cleaned to avoid damage by the weather. Dirty or broken garden furniture outside your home will add to a look of neglect.
If your furniture is looking worn but you do not want to or cannot replace it, look online for ideas of how you can upcycle it.
