Budget-friendly ways to freshen up your home’s exterior

As any homeowner knows, renovation projects tend to cost a lot of money. The average cost of a home renovation is di ficult to gauge as such endeavors run the gamut rom comple pro ects li e a itchen overhaul to simpler ones like painting a room inside a home. Indeed, the National Association o the emodeling ndustry notes that scope is what drives the cost of a renovation project.

hough there might not e an “average cost” of a renovation pro ect homeowners can e pect to spend thousands o dollars on projects that are not very small in scale avigating such an e pense at a time when in ation remains high might e di ficult or some homeowners looking to maintain the appearance o their home eteriors. However, there are many udget riendly ways homeowners can tend to the e terior o their properties.

• Power washing: Power washing won t rea the an ut it can revive the look of a home. Power washing removes dirt and grime from the siding of a home and a power washing can e used to clean porches, walkways and patios as well. Hardware chains like Home Depot and Lowes typically rent power washers ut homeowners who don’t want to do it themselves can hire a professional for a ew hundred dollars i not less ower washing a ter winter can e a good idea, as the elements can ta e a toll on a home s e terior good power washing e ore spring and summer entertaining season can thus give a home a resh clean loo without rea ing the an urnished ront porch urnished front porch can serve as a welcome sign to neigh ors and provide a great place to rela with a morning cup o co ee and a good oo omeowners with a small porch won t need to ust their udgets to upgrade their ront porch urnishings ome small chairs with right cushions a small ta le and a rug under oot can revamp an entryway at low cost. indow o installation nstalling window o planters is another cost-effective way to righten up a home s e terior Homeowners can hang window o es outside windows on the ront o their homes and then fill them with rightly colored owers to add an inviting pop of color to their home e teriors he eperts at Better Homes & Gardens urge homeowners to ta e weight into consideration e ore uying window planters. Keep in mind that soil and developed plants can e heavy so loo or a sturdy o as well as one that has drainage holes.

• Replace hardware: Another simple way to reshen up a stale e terior is to replace hardware oor no s noc ers house num ers and even the mail o can appear dated after a while. eplacing these items is ine pensive and quic ut can have a proound impact on how the e terior of a home appears to residents and visitors.

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GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21

There is nothing wrong with putting rosecolored glasses on from time to time and looking at the world in a more positive way. A more positive outlook can be helpful, Gemini.

CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22

Cancer, be sure that your generous nature does not come at the expense of your own well-being. You tend to put other people’s needs before your own quite often.

LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23

Leo, for some reason you are having problems finding balance in your life right now. You may have to experiment a little bit to see if new strategies might work.

VIRGO

Aug 24/Sept 22

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LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23

Libra, the personalized touches you put on any project will showcase your personality and passion. Think about embracing a crafty task to really showcase your talents.

SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22

Scorpio, friends are lining up to be quite helpful of late. When you figure out how much you’re getting done with the assistance of others, you may be more welcoming of it in the future.

SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21

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CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20

A changing environment has you figuring out how to adapt your schedule and your skills, Capricorn. With a support team in your corner, you can achieve quite a bit.