My partner and I live on a 1st Floor flat and has a small porch area at the top of the stairs.
We are looking at making some space and she moved the kitchen pedal bin into the porch. It does make the kitchen look slightly bigger (in that the bin is not the first thing you "trip over" when you walk in). However I feel that putting a recepticle for family waste in the porch area does not give out a good impression.
What is everyones opinion? Would seeing a bin when you walk upto a front door give out a negative impression when you are trying to sell your property?
THX
2007-07-23 05:53:56 · 8 answers · asked by Gaz 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Renting & Real Estate
Putting the waste bin on the front porch is not a good idea. Not only a bad impression if trying to sell but also may attract vermin. If you do not have a closet to put it in try to get one of those racks you hang inside the cabinet door. It will be out of the way AND out of sight.
2007-07-23 06:00:38 · answer #1 · answered by gardener girl 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Certainly a selling turn off.Get rid of the bin and put a heavy duty hook on the inside of the under sink cupboard and hand a carrier bag on it and empty replace it daily.Rubbish should not be kept like an ornament anyway! A nice aromatic plant in the porch is the answer!
2007-07-23 11:51:14 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
From my point of view it definitely would not look good. Can you try getting a smaller bin and putting it in a cupboard under the kitchen sink. This would work for me every time.
2007-07-23 05:58:45 · answer #3 · answered by JillPinky 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Your both bow and idle !
If the bin could put people off wherever it is , then take it outside before anyone comes to look at the property .
2007-07-23 06:00:20 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
ABSOLUTELY!!! The front door is the first impression you get when looking at a home! If trash is the first thing you see, that is what they are going to remember! They would say "Remember honey, that's the home we looked at that had the trash at the front door" You need to make your home inviting....not trashy.
2007-07-23 06:00:54 · answer #5 · answered by littlelanasue 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I definitely agree with you. Not only will the aesthetic appeal decrease, but the smell will also be a turn-off. Additionally, you are asking for insects, rodents, and possibly larger animals gathering around. Good luck!
2007-07-23 05:59:02 · answer #6 · answered by sweetsum691 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's tacky, get rid of it and find a trash can that fits under the kitchen sink cabinet.
2007-07-23 06:00:34 · answer #7 · answered by RT 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'll differ with the prevailing opinion just to be obstinant. Tart it up with a Dusty Bin paint job and leave it where it is. ;)
2007-07-23 06:13:41 · answer #8 · answered by Bostonian In MO 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋