The Front Porch Swing is Back

The front porch swing is one of the most undervalued items of a home. This is a shame because it can literally whisper the words 'relax' and 'home sweet home' to a buyer as they come up to your front door. Have you ever walked or driven by a home and witnessed front porch sitters having a horrible time? It just doesn't happen. More and more people are realzing the importance and benefits of relaxing in our busy busy world. When a buyer sees a quaint front porch swing, they will immediately have good feelings and naturally want to see the rest of the home.

There are few little known secrets of sellings houses... for example, planting yellow flowers by the front entrance, or changing out the address numbers with sharp, visible ones. One of the biggest secrets how extremely important it is to make the front porch look and feel welcoming. A porch swing is one of the easiest changes to make!

Installation is not that difficult and can be done in just a few hours. All you have to do first is find the swing that best suits your home.

The most popular types of swings are wicker and wooden ones. Both can be spray painted whatever color you'd like. Wicker will have a more timeless, old world feeling, while wooden could stretch from a country look to a modern sleek look. Adding cushions to your swing will make a world of difference in a fresh, clean, comfortable feeling to all who see it. The main thing to remember is to match the style of your porch swing to the style of your home.