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Every year, we take some small steps to improve the curb appeal of our home. After building our own home two years ago, our yard was pretty much just dirt.
First up – the front garden bed.
Next up – the front porch.
Our front porch needed a serious wash down this summer. Dirt, grime and pollen take over quickly when living in the country. I just did a quick wipe down of everything and then added some decorative touches for summer.
I’d like to find a new rug for the porch, but I haven’t found anything I love yet.
So instead, I gave the old rug a little clean up with Spot Shot® Instant Carpet Stain Remover. It’s still a little faded, but it got rid of the stains from being outside all winter. There were plenty of muddy, dirty spots that this cleaned up quickly. (You can get Spot Shot at Walmart or find your local store here.)
I picked up a new wreath this year with a gift card and I love it on the red door! The yellow totally pops – and it reminds me of all the dandelions around our property. Henry loves dandelions and has been known to cry when Ryan runs over them with the mower.
I found the vintage-looking WELCOME sign locally and attached it to the bottom of the door with command strips.
Next to the door, I added the fence to the wall above the rocking chair. Down the road, I’d like to add more comfortable seating to the front porch – but this works for now.
And lastly – a few flowers.
I only added a couple of pots of flowers to the porch this year. I’m notorious for killing them, and this is much more maintainable with daily watering.
Making our front yard presentable this summer just took a little time and elbow grease. And with each little step, it’s looking and feeling more like home.
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Sandra B. says
Your home was made for 4th of July decorations! It looks so good!
Christine says
Love seeing the progress of the plants. Do you have any plans to do some sort of walkway from the bottom of the steps to the driveway? Pavers, bricks, planks, cement, something so people don’t have to walk on grass to get your front porch? Do most of your guests use your front door or back/garage door entrances and does that change in winter vs summer? (So many questions!)
Kim Woodward says
We are planning on a simple stone walkway – slow and steady!
Almost everyone enters through the garage so it hasn’t been much of an issue so far. =)
Derek Hines says
Totally agree on the annuals comment! I’ve taken this one step further: I don’t plant any deciduous perennials anymore. Only evergreen perennials for me. Thanks for posting.
Donna B says
Love your welcome sign. Thanks for the reminder about command hooks!
Kim Woodward says
They are so handy! I use them everywhere!
Ashley@AttemptsAtDomestication says
Looks great Kim! Our porch needs a major update, it’s a mess haha
Kelsey says
Love it. Do you mind sharing what your light accent gray color is? We’re getting ready to pick out the color for our home and that light gray is what I’m looking for! Thanks!
Kim Woodward says
It’s Behr Marquee Pumice. We used it inside, too. It’s a favorite!
Ellen from Ask Away Blog says
WOW! I love how it came along! Little changes make such a big difference with curb appeal and I always love looking at before and afters!