Transform the Exterior of Your House

Give the Front of Your House a Face Lift

By Nate Berkus
Oprah.com | July 14, 2003

Nate made an unexpected house call and turned a lifeless yard in to a luscious lawn!

Transform Your Home Exterior

Replace chipped, peeling, outdated paint with a fresh exterior coat. Don't be afraid to paint bricks.
Paint any trim, garage doors and sconces in an accent color.
Add shutters to enhance the windows.
Replace your old front door! Make sure your new door is insulated and sturdy.
Remove dead or dying plant life. Create a natural border to your property with shrubs, vines, flowers and trees.
Build a grand entrance! One idea: a bluestone walkway, new steps, stone planters and a stone bench.
A new mailbox can make a nice finishing touch.
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Printed from Oprah.com on Tuesday, June 18, 2013