10 Cheap Curb Appeal Upgrades That Make Your House Look Expensive!

10 Cheap Curb Appeal Upgrades That Make Your House Look Expensive There's one house on every street that makes you slow down — same builder, same floor plan, but it just looks expensive. What did they do that you didn't? Almost never a big renovation or a pile of money — just a few deliberate upgrades out front. Here are 10 cheap curb appeal upgrades that make your house look expensive from the street — most under $50, all DIY-friendly. The 10 upgrades: 1) Pressure wash the facade 2) Paint the front door + upgrade the hardware 3) Modern house numbers & a fresh mailbox 4) Warm, layered lighting 5) Symmetrical planters at the door 6) Fresh dark mulch & a crisp bed edge 7) Define the walkway 8) Layer your foundation plantings 9) Shutters, trim & window boxes 10) One strong focal point