Can't create kerb appeal
raesunflower
8 years ago
Has anyone got any ideas on how I can improve the front of my house. I'm not sure whether to remove the ivy because it'll leave a horrible mess. I am also unhappy about the current access to the front door, because the drive is open, other people's debris ends up in my front garden. I was thinking of creating a footpath but I just don't know. I've made costly mistakes inside and don't want to do the same here.
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7 years agoHi, only just come across this post now so have you managed to remove the ivy and paint your fences yet as would be good to see what you have done! Another thing you could also think about would be adding some outdoor lighting, perhaps some lanterns which are very popular sellers for us. Many of these are also available with built in PIR Sensors so are also a good security feature for you home too.
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Please let us know though if you would like any more information and I'll be happy to help! I wouldn't worry about rubbish coming in from outside though as no matter what you do this is going to happen anyway! We have gates on our driveway at home and rubbish still manages to find its way in!
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