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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