{"id":256,"date":"2016-12-15T03:00:00","date_gmt":"2016-12-15T15:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.crosscreekinsurance.com\/blog\/?p=256"},"modified":"2017-01-25T13:10:51","modified_gmt":"2017-01-25T19:10:51","slug":"3-ways-to-improve-the-exterior-of-your-home","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.crosscreekinsurance.com\/blog\/3-ways-to-improve-the-exterior-of-your-home\/","title":{"rendered":"3 Ways to Improve the Exterior of Your Home"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Whether you are selling your home or wanting to live in it for the rest of your life, it is imperative that you keep both its interior and exterior looking as good as possible. From washing the windows to pruning the rose bushes, taking care of your home will improve both its value as well as its looks. Here is a close look at a few tips you can follow to help improve the exterior of your home.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Tip #1: Wash the windows regularly<\/h2>\n<p>When driving by your home, your eyes may not go directly to the windows, but when people are walking up your sidewalk, they will likely notice them if they haven&#8217;t been recently cleaned. Fortunately, cleaning the windows isn&#8217;t as difficult as you may have thought. If you don&#8217;t know how or don&#8217;t have the time to wash your windows, you can always turn to the services of a professional window cleaning company. Ideally, you will want the exterior of the windows to be cleaned once every three months and the interior cleaned at least once every two weeks.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Tip #2: Take care of the landscaping<\/h2>\n<p>Mowing your lawn is a great way to keep the exterior of your home looking its best, but it is just as important to keep the bushes trimmed and the mulch fresh too. Taking care of the landscaping can be time-consuming, but working in it for just 20 minutes a day can go a long way.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>To learn more about improving the exterior of your home and home insurance, contact Cross Creek Insurance serving the Hope Hills, NC area.&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Whether you are selling your home or wanting to live in it for the rest of your life, it is imperative that you keep both its interior and exterior looking as good as possible. 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