36 | AUGUST 26 • 2021 

W

hether you want to 
boost the value of 
your home to put it 
on the market or you want to 
enhance its beauty, it’s important 
to keep curb appeal top of mind.
That’s because first impres-
sions count. Indeed, curb 
appeal accounts for up to 7% 
of home value, and it’s the 
first thing people see. During 
National Curb Appeal Month 
this August, let this checklist be 
your guide to beautifying your 
home’s exterior:

1. RAISE THE ROOF
Work your way from top to 
bottom of your house, taking 
into consideration that the roof 
is one of the most prominent 
features of your home exterior. If 
it’s time to replace your roof, be 
sure you’re investing in a product 
that’s impact- and fire-resistant, as 
well as resistant to fading, rotting, 
cracks and insects. To capture 
the authentic look of real cedar 
shake while getting the high-per-
formance benefits of composite 
materials, consider upgrading 
with the Select Shake composite 
tiles from DaVinci Roofscapes, 

which come in 11 color blends for 
a finished multi-width look. The 
brand also offers a lifetime limited 
warranty for peace of mind.

2. BEAUTIFY ENTRY DOOR
Upgrading your entry door han-
dle is like icing a cake: It adds a 
special finishing touch to your 
home and makes a great first 
impression. Step up your style 
with Delaney Hardware’s premi-
um Bravura designer collection. 
Made of solid forged brass, the 
pieces in this line provide timeless 
sophistication and craftsmanship 
that can’t be duplicated. Available 
finishes: aged bronze, aged pew-
ter, oil rubbed bronze, polished 
chrome, satin brass or satin nickel.

3. PERFECT YOUR PATHWAY
Are your front walkway and steps 
riddled with hairline cracks and 
minor flaws, or are they simply 
drab? Revitalize them com-
pletely with a real stone coating. 
The Terrazzo line from Daich 

Coatings offers the beauty of real 
granite in six colors, and can be 
applied to concrete, masonry, 
linoleum, vinyl and tile surfaces. 
Tested for water, salt, chemical, 
impact and abrasion resistance, 
this long-lasting stone coating is 
easy to apply, easy to clean and 
works in any environment. It’s a 
good idea to apply TracSafe Anti-
Slip Sealer on top for added safety 
in wet and dry conditions.

4. STOCK THE TOOLSHED
Stepping up your curb appeal is 
simple when you have the right 
tools on hand. Battery-powered 
outdoor products enable you to 
tackle all your routine chores 
quickly and easily. Consider 
RYOBI Outdoor Products. The 
40-volt lineup includes 50 cord-
less products that share the same 
battery. They’re battery-powered, 
quieter and require no mixing of 
gas and oil, no maintenance and 
no hassle starting, delivering max-
imum cordless convenience. 

REAL ESTATE

First impressions do count.
First impressions do count.
Curb Appeal

STATEPOINT

Bob Rubin

Bob Rubin
NMLS #1933378
brubin@homelendusa.com
248.781.9414

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This contribution will be paid for by me.

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