A full-blown exterior remodel isn’t the only way to reinvigorate the outside of your home.

Simple, budget-friendly upgrades canboost curb appealquicklywithout draining your wallet.

Begin with a few varieties, then grow your collection bydividing perennialsand exchanging with friends and neighbors.

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Add color with cushions and bright pillows in durable, weather-resistant fabrics.

Lighting, outdoor furniture, and planters are all great items to repurpose.

Hang a Wreath

Wreaths aren’t only for the holidays.

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Dress up your front door year-round with wreaths in a variety of eye-catching textures and designs.

Capture the effect without a remodel by symmetrically styling your front porch or walkway.

To stay within your budget, opt for simple, fresh accents drawn from nature.

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Bright, seasonal blooms more than suffice for spring and summer.

Hang an American Flag

Show your patriotismandgive your house a dose of timeless style.

Mount the flag on a pillar or above your door.

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Although they may seem pricey, porch swings can be surprisingly affordable if bought in the off-season.

you’ve got the option to alsobuild your own swingin just one weekendit’s easier than you think!

The end result resembles a window box but allows easier access for watering and swapping out flowers.

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Basic materials you may already have on hand (paint, primer, and brushes) keep costs low.

Highlight Your Home’s Best Feature

Achieving a high-end look doesn’t have to mean top-to-bottom luxury.

The secret is playing to your home’s strengths andarchitectural style.

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Here, manicured shrubs andsculptural topiariesreinforce this home’s polished appearance.

Go for Greenery

Flowers are one way to create a stunning landscape.

Attractive landscapingdoesn’t have to cost a fortune.

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Install one in your side yard, too, if you have a back gate.

Light Your Landcaping

Warm lights and lanterns exude homey comfort without much effort.

Place lanterns along your front walkway to light the path for visitors at night.

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bright colorful porch with yellow swinging chair

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bright yellow front door on house with blue siding and plants

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white farmstyle porch with hedges growing around it

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Colonial home with brick walkway

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