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Maya Glantz

These 5 Mistakes Won't Just Affect Your Home's Curb Appeal, They'll Also Really Annoy Your Neighbors

A front yard of a brick and glass house with a large tree, turning circle and lavender planted.

On every street, there's always at least one house that sparks whispers of disapproval from the neighbors. Perhaps it's the topic of a neighborhood group chat, or it could be kept to hushed complaints in private; either way, it's drawing attention, and not in a good way. And if you can't think of one on your street, there's a high chance that it could be you.

It's one thing to have a front yard that doesn't represent the true value of your home, but it's another thing entirely when your front yard is in such bad shape that it actually turns your neighbours against you. There are plenty of things that could cause this, from a neon pink front door to a wildly overgrown tree in your front garden. These little mistakes don't just impact your curb appeal, making it harder for you to sell your house once you're ready to leave, but they can also impact your experience while you're living there, too.

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