subject: How To Transform The Exterior Of Your Home [print this page] I was tremendously fortunate when I was growing up because I was able to enjoy a beautiful, comfortable, clean home. However, as the years wore on, I realized that many of my friends and associates were surprised by the size and charm of our house's interior.
Despite our dedication to impressive interior design, my family allowed our exterior to remain plain and even somewhat dilapidated. Leaves and debris collected on the porch and the pathway to the back gate; the grass yellowed and shriveled.
As a teen, I ignored these things because it was my home, and I hadn't known it any other way. But now that I own a townhouse, I find myself creeping into the same bad habits. If you are in the same position, it is time to hop to it and redesign the exterior of your home.
Like me, you probably have become accustomed to the shabby appearance of your home's outside. Call in friends, neighbors, or even professionals to give you a more objective opinion on the things that need to be updated.
Hopefully by yourself, you can pick out the things that need repair. Are there cracked windowpanes? What about cracking in the siding or stucco? Walk around your house several times if necessary so you can make a thorough list.
A lot of improvements can be made simply through handling the details. Clean up the yard by raking and trimming the shrubs and hedges. Dust off and/or repaint the shutters. If you have a garden in either the front of the back, be sure to keep it free of weeds.
If you live in an older home or the house has a style that has become outdated, then start by again modifying the details. You can replace the handle or knob on your front door. Try selecting a new light fixture for your porch or back patio. Simple changes can give your exterior a whole new ambiance.
Never forget the tremendous visual and auditory appeal of adding a fountain to your front yard. My parents finally did this in my later teen years, and I can't tell you enough what a difference it made.
These are just simple steps that virtually anyone can make to produce a new look. But a local home remodeling company can completely change the look of your home through installing new siding, stucco, or even brickface.
Such measures are certainly an investment in your home, so be sure to call around to local companies to get estimates. But do not underestimate the power of such major home improvements to entirely transform your home--for the better.
