Have you driven past a home and noticed how gorgeous it looked? Part of the perfect home aesthetic is from the design, and part of it is from its upkeep. Some of the hallmarks of a beautiful home are a fresh coat of paint, pristine exterior siding, and modern windows, among other striking aspects. The overall appearance of a home is what's known as curbside appeal. With curbside appeal, not only do you get to enjoy living in a stunning home, but it also increases the value of your property should you ever move out of your home. Here are a few ways to ensure your curbside appeal will be improved and maintained.

Repaint Your Home's Exterior

Having a house painter come by and add a fresh layer of paint to your place is a great way to improve your curbside appeal. According to Southern Living, you should have this done every five to 12 years. If you wait too long, the paint may begin to fade and start peeling off. Neither of those options is going to give the best impression to people who are passing by or are looking to buy your place. The new paint, though, will catch their eye. Whether it's a houseguest or a potential buyer, you're taking an extra step to ensure that their first impression is a great one.

We also recommend starting with a house painter when you're planning on revamping your landscaping. By choosing a complementary color for your home, you can ensure that any flowers you grow, for example, won't clash with the color of your home. For example, if you're going for a bright, modern look with a home that's painted white, you could either create a similar vibe with pastel-colored flowers or contrast strikingly with dark hedges and roses.

Invest in Your Siding

Our second tip depends on the state of your exterior, but you might want to get new siding if your home needs it. If your home has been hit hard by a recent storm or the siding is deteriorating due to age, installing new siding is an amazing way of rectifying those issues. If there's just superficial damage to your siding, a house painter can just paint over it. It's a great way to protect it but also have it look its best.

Update Your Roofing

Your roof is another indicator of the overall state of your home. If your roof is sagging, mossy, or missing shingles, there's a good chance that your roof is creating more than an aesthetic issue; these are also the signs of a leaky, withering roof. Having a well-maintained roof isn't just about looking nice. A repaired or replaced roof can help keep your energy bills by better insulating your home.

Replace Your Windows

The last thing you want is a home with old or broken windows. First, it poses a heavy security risk as burglars would love to target a home with unlockable or broken windows. In addition, similarly to your roofing, the windows play a huge part in regards to your home's overall look. In addition to impacting your curbside appeal, your windows also affect your energy bills. If your windows are aging and not well-sealed, you'll notice that cold air will leak in during the winter while you'll struggle to stay cool in the summer.

You might not have the budget to tackle everything at once. That's not a problem; you can just prioritize the areas you want to work on, like hiring a house painter one year, and then tackle something else the following year. If you want to put your home on the market soon, then you can hire a team to work on roofing renovations and house painting while you DIY your interior cleaning. When you're searching for contractors, it'd be ideal to find a contractor that can function as a house painter, a roofer, and a general contractor all-in-one.

If you live in WA and are looking to improve your curbside appeal, it could be as simple as calling a house painter to swing by next Saturday. Here at West Exterior LLC, we have experienced professionals who will have your home looking great after a fresh layer of paint. Our other services include siding, windows, and roofing. Contact us to learn more and be sure to schedule your free consultation!