Don’t Let Bad Curb Appeal Happen to YOU!

• By: John Riha                                    

Your curb appeal — the appearance of your house and surrounding yard — has a lot to say about you. Good curb appeal says you care about your home and your neighborhood. Flub your curb appeal factor, though, and you’ll trash your property value and detract from nearby houses, too. Here are some classic curb appeal no-nos.

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Stay in Sync with Your Neighborhood

Sure, you’ve got flair and panache. But take it too far, and your house becomes the proverbial sore thumb of the neighborhood. Better to put your money toward regular maintenance and energy-efficient upgrades that provide a return on your investment.

Image: Ida Aalen/Flickr

Image: Ida Aalen/Flickr

             

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