Colin & Justin's solutions to enhance the appearance of your home

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by: RONAMAG

Colin & Justin - published on Wednesday, June 20, 2012

Look at your neighborhood: there are always a few houses that have made more of what they’ve got with replacement windows, sympathetic extensions or new front porches. See how the revitalization of your house layout can turn it into your dream home.

The possibilities are endless; here are some inspirations for a remarkable makeover. First of all, consider the year of construction of your home, its shape and colour scheme, and think about how you could add (or subtract) to make your ugly duckling home a beautiful swan

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The House Facade

Maintenance is also a major part of this new attraction, as your home must function as well as looking good, so make sure you replace dripping gutters, clean out moss-filled downpipes, kill mould and mildew on sidewalks, roof and driveway. Your home will instantly appear cleaner and well maintained.

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Add smart timber cladding, glass sections, colorful paint or extensions to enhance your home.

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A change of roof pitch can create a covered car port and a bungalow can be transformed into a Los Angeles style ranch house. A porch can also make more of an entrance way.

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The Porch

Make more of your entrance by erecting a porch. It can be decorated with planters to add colour and greenery.

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A simple railing around the porch will instantly make it more welcoming. With a couple of smart chairs and a table, the porch will turn into a great outdoor area in which to enjoy the summer months.

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The Front Door

Painting the front door and the window frames with a bright color will create a dynamic effect.

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The number or name plate should be clearly seen at any time of the day.

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New garage doors are a vast improvement. For design continuity, match the style of the garage door with the front door.

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The Windows

Shutters make windows appear larger and make them stand out more. It is also possible to add larger windows or turn a kitchen or dining room window into a walk out set of French doors.

The windows must be gleaming - dirty glazing not only looks dodgy from the outside; inside, grubby glass can block out up to 20% of natural light.