7 Ways To Spruce Up Your Home’s Exterior on the Cheap

Is your home’s curb appeal no longer appealing? These simple projects can help you spruce up your home’s exterior inexpensively.

by Miranda Jackson

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A home’s exterior can significantly impact the overall value of your property. This includes elements such as the condition of the roof, siding, windows and doors, as well as the landscaping and outdoor lighting.

But even if you have no plan to sell any time soon, you probably still want your home to look nice.

Take a few minutes to stand at the road and evaluate how your home looks.

If the outside of your home has become a bit lackluster, you don’t need to make costly changes, such as replacing your home’s siding or installing new windows, to give your house a facelift. You can take the following low-cost and no-cost approaches to spruce up your home’s exterior on the cheap.

7 Inexpensive Projects To Spruce Up Your Home’s Exterior

You can complete all of these projects relatively inexpensively or for free. Even doing two or three can give your home a fresh look.

1. Declutter Your Landscaping

Tidy the landscaping by cutting back overgrown bushes and trees, pulling weeds, and topping off flower beds or planters with new mulch. You might be surprised how much the overall appearance of your home may improve with this simple change.

If you want to add some new landscaping, try these frugal tips for filling your yard with plants.

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2. Pressure Wash

Renting a pressure washer is a cost-effective way to give the exterior of your home a thorough cleaning that can make it look almost new. Pressure washing can easily remove dirt, grime, and other accumulated stains from your home, driveway, sidewalks, deck, patio or other outdoor areas.

If you have a neighbor interested in doing the same, you could split the rental cost to make this project even more affordable.

3. Paint the Doors

Giving the front and garage doors a new coat of paint is an easy way to spruce up your home’s entrances. Select a striking hue to help it stand out from the crowd, or go for a more conventional look by selecting black or white.

4. Add Some Outdoor Lighting

Putting in some outdoor lighting fixtures can make your home look good even after dark and draw attention to its most attractive characteristics. Solar-powered lights are an excellent choice for keeping electric bills in check and can provide some outdoor light if you experience a night-time power outage.

If you’d like to add some additional inexpensive home security options while you’re sprucing up your home, consider some of these low-cost home security tactics.

5. Install a Few Window Boxes

Window boxes can be filled with various flowers or greenery and can add a splash of color to the outside of your house. With some research, you can find several styles that are not overly expensive and simple to set up.

6. Renovate Your Mailbox

If you have a curb-side mailbox that is old or outdated, it can bring down the overall appearance of your home. Consider updating it by painting it a new color or adding some plants around the base of the mailbox post. A mailbox attached to your home can also be painted if it has seen better days.

7. Update Your House Numbers

Investing in new house numbers with a contemporary design or made from different materials is a cheap way to give your home a unique decorative look. For a more sophisticated appearance, think about using metal or wood. Perhaps paint the wood numbers to match the new color on your doors.

You don’t need a lot of money or even a lot of creativity to spruce up your home’s exterior. These modest improvements can have a significant impact on the appearance of your home.

Reviewed March 2023