tl-richards
- Aug 13
- 2 min read

Top 10 Things You Should Do for National Curb Appeal Month

August is National Curb Appeal Month, a time when attention to the exterior of your home can not only boost its value but also its charm. Whether you’re preparing to sell or just want to freshen up your residence, here are ten effective tips to enhance your home’s curb appeal:

Promotional graphic titled 'TOP 10 WAYS TO IMPROVE YOUR CURB APPEAL for National Curb Appeal Month' featuring a beautifully maintained suburban home with landscaped front yard to inspire homeowners to enhance their property’s curb appeal." This alt text gives a clear description of what the image represents and its purpose, ensuring it's informative for users who rely on screen readers. — Top 10 ways to improve your curb appeal

1. Paint Your Front Door

Choose a vibrant color to paint your front door. This simple upgrade can transform the look of your home, making it more inviting and appealing from the street.

Elegant front door painted in a natural wood finish, flanked by white siding and accented with vibrant potted flowers, emphasizing the importance of a freshly painted door for curb appeal. — #1 Paint your Front Door

2. Update Your Door Hardware

Replace old, worn-out door knobs and knockers with sleek, modern hardware. This is a quick fix that can dramatically improve the aesthetics of your entryway.

Close-up of a man using a power drill to install new, modern hardware on a white door, highlighting simple home improvement for enhancing curb appeal. — #2 Update Door Hardware

3. Decorate Your Entrance

Welcome guests with a new doormat and seasonal potted plants. These small additions can make a big difference in the warmth and appeal of your home’s entrance.

Dark modern front door decorated with a colorful wreath and flanked by lush potted plants, showcasing inviting and aesthetic entrance decoration ideas. — #3 Decorate your Entrance

4. Power Wash the Exterior

Dirt and grime can build up on your home’s exterior over time. Use a power washer to clean off your siding, driveway, and walkways, making everything look new and well-cared-for.

Action shot of a power washer cleaning the white siding of a house, demonstrating effective ways to brighten a home's exterior. — #4 Power Wash the Exterior

5. Touch Up Exterior Paint

Inspect your home for any peeling or chipped paint. Touching up these areas can help maintain the integrity of your home’s exterior and improve its overall appearance.

Person applying white paint to the trim of a home’s exterior under a white overhang, illustrating easy touch-ups for maintaining home exterior. — #5 Touch up Exterior Paint

6. Keep the Lawn Trimmed and Edged

A neatly trimmed lawn is crucial for good curb appeal. Regular mowing and edging can keep your yard looking tidy and expansive.

Landscaper mowing a vibrant green lawn, showcasing the importance of regular lawn care for maintaining curb appeal. — #6 Keep the Lawn Trimmed and Edged

7. Plant Vibrant Flowers

Bright, beautiful flowers can liven up your landscape significantly. Choose colors that complement your home and can be easily maintained through the season.

Colorful flowerbed with pink and blue blooms in front of a brick house, illustrating how planting vibrant flowers enhances curb appeal. — #7 Plant Vibrant Flowers

8. Spread Fresh Mulch

Applying fresh mulch in your garden beds not only gives your landscaping a clean and new appearance but also helps retain soil moisture and keep weeds at bay.

Hands spreading fresh brown mulch around yellow flowers, emphasizing the aesthetic and health benefits of mulching in garden care. — #8 Spread Fresh Mulch

9. Install New Outdoor Lighting

Proper lighting is essential for safety and aesthetics. Update old fixtures and consider adding solar-powered lights along pathways and near the front door.

Modern outdoor wall lights casting patterns on a house’s exterior, illustrating the impact of new lighting fixtures for nighttime curb appeal. — #9 Install new Outdoor Lighting

10. Add Landscape Lighting

Highlight the architectural features of your home or draw attention to prized plantings with strategically placed landscape lighting. This not only enhances the home’s appeal at night but also adds to security.

Elegant garden at dusk with landscape lighting illuminating a pathway and plants, highlighting the charm and safety added by outdoor lights. — #10 Add Landscape Lighting

Conclusion

Taking these steps during National Curb Appeal Month can greatly enhance the attractiveness and perceived value of your home. Remember, Rae Allen Media is here to capture the essence of your beautifully updated property with our professional real estate photography services, ensuring your listings stand out in the marketplace.