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Porch Railing Height, Building Code vs Curb Appeal

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Porch railing height and porch design are extremely important. The height of your porch railing will determine if your house has curb appeal or is just a clown house. Porch railing height of 3 feet or more will destroy the look of your house and all your hard work. Forget about your beautiful architectural features [...]

Front Porch Designs, Repair vs. Replace

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Do you realize the importance front porch designs have on your home? The correct front porch design will soften the appearance of the facade on the building. The front porch creates sharp, interesting shadows that are pleasing to our senses, and provides a space for healthy outdoor living. The porch balustrade (hand rail, foot rail, [...]

Porch Skirting – Porch Lattice Mistakes

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Porch skirting mistakes - the lattice under porch is an important component of your porch design. This is an area today where many mistakes are made. Learn how to recognize and avoid porch lattice mistakes. See some other porch skirting ideas too. So read on to get the best curb appeal for your home. The [...]

Old House Makeover Portfolio

Exterior Paint Colors New exterior paint colors bring these houses to life. See Before & After photos of houses with contemporary and historic color combinations. These photos are projects with paint color changes only. Click here to view our exterior project portfolio Old House Restoration Makeovers Restore Lost Curb Appeal See Before and After photos [...]