Spruce Up Your Denver Home’s Front Porch For Under $500

Spruce Up Your Denver Home’s Front Porch For Under $500

Written by Marianne Bandy Posted On Friday, 17 February 2017 18:00

If you are looking to add some curb appeal to your Denver home, here are five budget-friendly ways to spruce up your front porch for under $500.

Architectural appeal- Make your front porch more appealing by adding trim pieces that are architecturally pleasing to look at. These pieces are available in weather-resistant wood or a low-maintenance synthetic (PVC or polyurethane) at many home improvement centers in the Denver area. The trim installs easily with basic tools and usually requires nails or screws. Adding decorative brackets where the support posts align with the ceiling will also dress up your porch. Adding shapely corbels under the eaves of your porch will add more architectural design.

Paint- Add some color to your porch by painting it. A good-quality exterior paint that is made especially for porch floors will cost you on average $30-$45. If your porch is already painted and it needs to be redone check to see if the old paint dates before 1978 and if so, be sure to remove it due to lead exposure before you apply a new coat.

Add a fan- if you enjoy spending time on your front porch, add a ceiling fan to help add a cooling breeze. When choosing a ceiling fan, choose one that is specially designed for the outdoors.

Privacy- if you want to add some privacy to your porch, add tall, louvered panels or shutters that will not only provide privacy, but allow for light to filter through and a breeze to flow. Prices, on average, start at $50 for a 12x64-inch shutter. The shutters should reach from floor to ceiling, or to just above the railing if you have one. If you want to add a little bit more privacy, install weather-resistant curtains. If you do not want to use shutters, lattice panels are also a good alternative.

Add a screen- Adding a screen to your porch will help get rid of those bugging pests that can ruin your time sitting outdoors. You can use your current porch railing as a frame to add screens to. If you do not have a porch railing you can build a frame using ¾-inch thick lumber that has been pressure-treated. Stretch the screen and then staple it into place.

If you’re ready to look at getting started on your path to home ownership, contact your local metro Denver real estate professionals, The Bandy Team! Our team will guide you through all phases of the home buying or home selling process in Denver. Let us show you homes in some of the fine communities of Castle Rock, including real estate in Castle Pines, homes in Founder's Village, or property in The Meadows.

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Marianne is a professional LDS Realtor in Denver with outstanding integrity, who takes the time to understand your specific housing and family needs. She is the team leader of one of the top selling Real Estate Teams in her broker's office. She understands that a big part of your family's happiness depends on the home and community where you live. LDS Realtor in Denver Colorado

One of Marianne’s greatest passions is helping people with their Real Estate transactions, typically one of the largest financial transactions they will undertake. Marianne is the listing agent for the team but also loves working with Latter Day Saint home buyers as well. Marianne uses her expertise and market knowledge so that her clients get the most accurate and up to date information possible. Marianne has a breadth of experience working with clients through all aspects of closing on a home. When listing homes for sale, this includes readying the home for sale, developing a marketing strategy, getting feedback on showings, negotiating inspection items, and many other details that lead up to a successful closing.

Marianne is excellent at contract negotiations and looking out for the best interests of her clients. She has obtained the Certified Negotiation Expert (CNE) certification. When helping Buyers, she loves the feeling of helping families connect with the right home in the right community. She also has knowledge of ward and stake boundaries, meeting house locations, youth programs, drive time to the LDS Denver temple, and seminary locations for your high school children.

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