With real estate season fast approaching, here are a few quick, cheap ways to increase your home's curb appeal, according to Kiplinger:
Regardless of your budget--
1) Make a plan! Your goal is to do things that will complement and enhance the appearance of your house, not clash with it.
2) Take some time to do your research! If you're doing landscaping, make sure that the kind of plants, flowers, etc., make sense in your yard. A cactus is probably not a good choice in Wisconsin. Similarly, if your yard is shaded most of the day, don't choose plants that require lots of sunlight. Doing some research will require some time up front, but it can definitely save you money!
For $100 or less--
1) Create a welcoming entrance with a couple of large potted plants.
2) Plant a few trees.
3) Plant some wildflowers.
Remember to keep it simple--a few well-thought additions can make a big difference when you're trying to sell your house!
