home exterior

How to Design a Welcoming and Functional Front Entrance: A Step-by-Step Guide

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Step-by-step guide to designing a welcoming and functional front entrance with lighting, house numbers, safe pathways, and landscaping

Your Front Entrance Should Do Two Jobs, Which Are Often at Odds A well-intentioned improvement may make your porch appear more lovely to an approaching visitor, but does it also make the house appear more inviting from the street? Does it guarantee that your house number is still visible after sunset, or that the threshold … Read more

6 Simple Curb Appeal Upgrades That Frame Your Property Perfectly

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6 simple curb appeal upgrades featuring a landscaped front yard, paved walkway, planters, and welcoming front entrance

Imagine your property as a portrait. The house forms the focal point, while everything from the street to the front door acts as the mat and frame. If you perfect that frame, the entire image will appear intentional, well-proportioned, and will catch people’s attention. Did you know that homes with high curb appeal can sell … Read more