Curb appeal and HVAC gates
The house across the street is nuts about curb appeal.
- I have tried to keep up but I can’t compete with that level.
I got my house painted and changed the surround from orange and brown to grey and white. I also removed tons of bushes, trees and raked my perimeter. I even planted some flower beds and stained the wood front porch. I feel I look pretty neat and tidy. The house across the street is so much better. They did everything I did and more. They have a lawn service come in once a week to maintain their grass and gardens. They have elaborate flower beds, hanging pots and seasonal decorations placed by professionals. They also invested in a gorgeous white gate that surrounds the property. They even sprung for a cement driveway while I am stuck with sand. They even went one step further and put a little white gate around their outdoor HVAC component. That small detail does make a difference. Now everything looks neat, organized and tidy. I have contemplated getting my own surround for my HVAC equipment. What has stopped me is cost and functionality. Wouldn’t it be harder for the HVAC technician to perform repairs? I also think in the grand scheme of things, hiding the HVAC doesn’t seem like a necessary expense. We have heating and ac. What does it matter if the road sees it? I am still a bit jealous of their little gate though. I am jealous of their whole front yard. I bet the backyard is even better.