Is your home’s first impression being hindered by a bland driveway, or an eyesore of a walkway? If so, it might be time to kick start your curb appeal with a few upgrades. From repairing to repaving, a little attention to your home’s entryway can go a long way when it comes to wowing visitors, not to mention potential home buyers.
Revitalize with Repairs
The easiest way to enhance your walkway and driveway is with some simple repairs and resurfacing. Repair cracks with rubberized asphalt crack filler or pourable grout. When dry, pour water over the surface to ensure it is angled in such a way that the water runs off, as standing water is the most common cause of cracks. Once complete, coat with an appropriate sealer and your driveway will look like new again.
Pave the Way to Wow
An asphalt driveway is relatively inexpensive and is less prone to cracks and heaving than concrete. Add eye-appeal to an asphalt driveway by lining it with a row of trees, shrubs or other greenery, or by adding a decorative lamp post for aesthetic appeal day and night.. Alternatively, a brick or cobblestone driveway costs more, but can add a lot of elegance to your home’s entryway.
Go for Gravel
If paving isn’t in your plans, adding crushed gravel to a dirt driveway is always an option. Gravel is great for bringing definition to your driveway, especially if you change its contour by adding an inviting curve. For a more formal appearance consider coloured gravel: blue-grey, red or white. Edge a small stone gravel driveway with bricks for a finished look.
Talk with Your Walkway
If the entryway to your front door could speak, it should say “welcome”. Transform it with stained or stamped concrete pavers, stone, flagstones or brick. A curved walkway provides a natural, meandering feeling while a straight one is more directional. Embellish a short straight walkway with a row of bricks or pavers on either side and soften with groundcover overflowing the edges or line with low lying, attractive plants.
Neat and Tidy Gets Noticed
No room for a driveway or walkway renovation in your budget? Keep things looking good by removing unsightly weeds. Trim grass edges for a neat, cared-for appearance. A couple of large pots, overflowing with bright flowers leading up to your front door creates a pleasing, welcoming feature.
Curb appeal is paramount for showcasing not only your property’s individuality, but to tell prospective buyers that your home is as well-maintained inside as it is outside.
Blair Sonnichsen
Royal LePage Dynamic Real Estate
Winnipeg, Manitoba R3N 0J3 CA
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Professional Experience: 40 Years of serving Winnipeg and surrounding area with their Real Estate needs. I have assisted in Residential single family needs through to development land acquisition. Subdivisions both short-form and Provincial Applications, Condominium purchases and sales, and New Home Construction
Awards: Red Diamond Award (2020), Top Ten Award - Team - Manitoba (2020), Award of Excellence - Lifetime Member (2020), National Chairman's Club Award (2020)
Professional Designations: - CERC Relocation Specialist - RRP - Registered Relocation Specialist - Associate Broker - SRES - Senior Real Estate Specialist - CIPS - Certified International Property Specialist - Realtor
Designations: Market Value Appraiser, Commissioner For Oaths, Sale Representative/Associate Broker, Buyer Specialist, Independent Contractor, Former manager and broker/owner, Sellers Specialist, Registered Relocation Professional, Fundraising Management
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