Selling your home or not, good curb appeal makes for a great first impression. Here are simple, low-cost ways to improve your home’s curb appeal using concrete that you, your guests, and potential home-buyers will love.
Cement Edging
Separate your grass from your flower beds with concrete edging. These custom borders are not just decorative, they’re functional too! Concrete edging helps keep the grass from creeping into unwanted places. Because edging is custom work, you can select the color, outline shape (straight or curved), and texture to help express your own style and aesthetic.
Cement Your Driveway
If your home’s driveway is made of asphalt, dirt, gravel, or another kind of rock, it might be time to consider replacing it with concrete. Cement driveways look much better and instantly lift a home’s appearance, making the home look more expensive and welcoming. Because concrete is long-lasting and has less maintenance than any other alternatives, it is a better dollar spent.
A Stamped Walkway
Swap out your basic walkway with a stamped concrete walkway. Add your personal touch by selecting your favorite color and style of concrete. Stamp options range from fieldstone to flagstone and textured to brick.
Replace Damaged Concrete Slabs
If any of your concrete work is damaged, consider repairing or replacing any of the damages. Nothing says, “I’m old and uncared for,” as a chipped, cracked, or uneven concrete slab. This includes a driveway, front porch, sidewalk, walkway, patio, edging, etc. Even a small budget allows for these repairs to be made. To really dress it up, add a stain or stone, brick, or paver outline (bonus: this gives you a little bit more driveway space).
Retaining Walls
A retaining wall can often be an eyesore, but with a decorative cement block or concrete stamping, you can have yourself a retaining wall that gets the job done and looks beautiful. Cement blocks come in many shapes and shades to perfectly match your home’s aesthetic. While stamping can give the appearance of wood slats, rock work, or bricks.
Remove the Unwanted
Weeds have a way of making themselves at home in all the wrong places. This includes the cracks between slabs of concrete. For a quick improvement that makes a big difference, take a little time to remove or kill the weeds. You can easily remove any dirt and other debris with a quick sweep or, for even quicker work, a leaf blower. A kept yard and driveway make for great curb appeal.
Add Personality
If your home is lacking personality, consider sprucing it up with a painted porch or patio and some outdoor art. Concrete is easy to paint and makes a big impact. Paint an interesting pattern or a permanent welcome mat on your front porch or back patio. Your get-togethers, summer barbecues, and pool parties just got a lot more fun! You can read more about painting concrete yourself here. Or you could add some flare to your gardens with a little outdoor art. Better yet, get the kids involved and enjoy some DIY arts and crafts time with them. Head here to read about some fun concrete crafts to do with your kids.
