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Adding a Portico to Punch Up Curb Appeal

Curb Appeal Two-for-One It’s hard to improve a home’s curb appeal. But not impossible. In general, there are three strategies: One.  Addition. Strategic landscaping — specifically, adding shrubs and evergreens — can be a very effective way to frame a home and make it look bigger and more impressive. Variation #2:  adding shutters, more neutral...
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Punching Up Curb Appeal

Before . . . and After What’s the difference between the two photos (above)? Actually, surprisingly little. In place of ugly horizontal siding above the front door (upper photo), the new-and-improved curb appeal (lower photo) features diagonal half-timbers. Not only are those more consistent with the home’s Tudor style, but they create a dramatic focal point...
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