analysis: 5 Ways to Update and Refresh the Exterior of Your Home

Give front door a new paint job

Notes:

• If you don’t want to spend a lot of money and time on a renovation project, but you still want an impact, painting the front door a bold new color is the way to go.
• Don’t be afraid to be unique with your color choice and really step outside the box. Remember, it’s just paint and you can always change the color later.
• QUESTION?
  Front Door Color Ideas & Inspiration

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Transform the look of your home with engineered wood siding

Notes:

• Now here’s a renovation job that is rather drastic and is sure to transform the exterior of your home. By installing engineered wood siding you can actually change up the style of the home, and you have the added bonus of it holding up well over time and requiring little maintenance on your part.
• If you live in a cookie-cutter style subdivision this is a great way to give a sense of personality and uniqueness to your home.
• What’s really amazing about going with engineered wood siding, other than low-maintenance and impressive durability, is the fact you can choose from many different colors, textures and finishes. This will help to create that unique vibe you’re going for.
• QUESTION?
  A Case for Composite Wood Siding

• engineered wood sidingfaux stone sidingcedar siding

     some home siding options to consider      

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Work on an exterior lighting plan

Notes:

• This is also the perfect time of year to start working on an exterior lighting plan. With the days getting shorter that extra light outdoors will be very much appreciated in another month or so.
• It’s not only practical, but it will help to add beauty to the exterior. You can even position lights in a way that highlights unique features and details on your home, landscaping, a special tree, and so forth.
• QUESTION?
  All About Landscape Lighting

• landscape path lightslandscape flood lightswall lights outdoor

     some landscaping lighting to consider      

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Trim back overgrown hedges, trees, and greenery

Notes:

• Fall is also the perfect season to do a little pruning of the garden and trees. Remember, what you do now will be affecting the growth next year.
• Doing an annual trim can help to promote healthy growth next year and it also makes the exterior look cared for and tidy.
• SOURCE
  What To Prune In Late Fall

• shrub trimmertree trimmerpower pole saws

     some shrub and tree pruning tools to consider      

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Install a walkway

Notes:

• A walkway can also make a great addition to the exterior, as it provides a clearly defined and safe path to walk along. You can choose from a variety of materials and make the walkway as elaborate or casual as you want.

• QUESTION?

  Achieve that fresh new look by using these tips you’ll be able to achieve that fresh new look to the exterior of your home.

• pathway stonesconcrete moldsdecorative stepping stones

     some pathway stones to consider      

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  your home exterior fall projects