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Sunday, October 7, 2012

Hava's Handy Home Tip #1

What's behind that door?


 Curb appeal is so important.  The first impression a potential homebuyer will have is the front of your house.  You probably already know to  clear out any clutter, garden tools, toys, papers and keep the bushes and shrubs trim.  But here's something you might not have thought of...Paint your front door.  That's right, and it's not just about fresh paint, the color you choose for your front door makes a statement about you, your house, and what its like on the inside. Painting the front door bold blue or deep green will bring attention and liven things up while a red door demands respect. Avoid dark colors like black, navy blue, forest green, and dark brown as these colors make the entrance less appealing and therefore uninviting.   Finally, put out a new mat. find one that is big enough to cover the entire entrance way.  Use a natural fiber mat over a plastic mat as the plastic get slippery when wet.  A natural fiber door mat will welcome guests and keep out dirt.