If you want to give your home a new look then you will need to carefully consider the budget you have available to spend. If you are doing up your house to sell it then curb side appeal can be very important, but there is no point in spending thousands on it if it is not going to be reflected in the price you are able to sell it for. When it comes to the exterior of your home, simple touches can make a huge difference. If you have a grassed area then keeping it cut, green and free of toys etc can make a real difference.