5 Weekend Projects for an Easy Home Makeover

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There are many ways to make a big impact with your home exterior without a big financial commitment.  We have chosen 5 weekend projects to makeover your home easily.  You don’t need to tear out walls, hire an architect or expensive design firm to accomplish curb appeal!  At brick&batten we see houses everyday… let us help you with a plan for an easy home makeover!

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#1. Makeover your FRONT DOOR:

Your personality and home style shines through your front door.  Don’t settle for anything less than beautiful!  It’s an easy fix with a coat of paint and door hardware.  The first step is removing your old dated door handle and hardware.  Then, sand down your door to begin repainting.  The Kwikset SanClemente has a sleek modern look with clean lines that update any home… for under $200.  Plus a gallon of paint with supplies needed to do the job can be purchased for under $100.  Voila! A brand new door and the start of a brand new look. 

Skill Level:  EASY

#2.  Add a WINDOW BOX:

Some homes lend themselves to beautiful window boxes.  The key to a window box is sizing.  I can’t tell you how many homes have window boxes with gorgeous flowers but have gone way to small in size.  Your window box should be at least the length of the window but not more than 3 inches beyond the trim on each size.  Window boxes can be custom made or made in different sizes, colors, styles, trims, corbels, etc. to make each unique.  This project can be done for $75 depending on the complexity of the window box. 

Skill Level: EASY

#3.  Replace your outdoor SCONCES/ LIGHTING:

This probably seems like a daunting task; however, if you turn off the electricity to the fixture, you’ll be just fine! Loosen your current fixture and pull out the wires from the junction box. After turning the plastic wire nuts counterclockwise, you’ll be ready to remove your old fixture and add the new! Bevolo lighting has gorgeous fixtures creating a magazine-worthy space! Lighting varies in price, but you can get great options even in the $150 to $300 range. That’s a no brainer and a game changer!

Skill Level: EASY

#4.  Update your old PLANTERS:

Out with the old and in with the new.  Nothing screams curb appeal more than beautiful flowers flanking your doorway.  Yes, the container matters.  Buy a container that suits your house style and colors. Don’t be afraid to go big! That said, there are custom made wooden planters on ETSY that are drool worthy, as well as one of our brick&batten favorites, the Salento.  The Salento is gorgeous on every house design and definitely makes a statement of beauty!  Again, depending on your taste, this can be a $125 fix. 

Skill Level: EASY

#5.  Replace your HOUSE NUMBERS:

Many homes don’t have house numbers at all.  Others, have numbers that can hardly be seen or worse, so old they are rusted to the house.  Ugh!  Your house numbers direct people where to go and tell a story about your style.  They should be easy to see and beautiful to look at.  Typically, house numbers appear 50% smaller from the road, so it’s better to go too big than too small.  Same rule applies to lighting!  Our favorite house numbers right now are from Modern House Numbers.  You select color, size, and font type.  So go a little crazy and spend the money to make your house numbers pop.  Price varies but for $30-$50 a number you won’t be disappointed in the quality or style. 

Skill Level: EASY

In conclusion, don’t be afraid to jump in and make the simple changes to your home’s exterior.  

Grab an honest friend and really evaluate what your home needs! If you can’t find an honest friend, brick&batten is honest and happy to partner with you on a virtual home exterior design to create easy changes for a big impact!  

Author

Cassie co-founded brick&batten in 2017 with her sister, Alli, but her love of home design was born years earlier. Cassie’s passion for design can be traced back to her childhood, when she’d accompany her parents on road trips through small towns in search of inspiration for properties they would buy, fix up, and sell. Prior to launching brick&batten, Cassie worked as a fourth grade teacher, but her love of design, architecture, home renovation, and open houses inspired her to pursue a new career. When writing for brick&batten, Cassie aims to empower homeowners to make the best informed decisions for their property. She knows from experience how challenging home renovation can be, and when she writes, she puts herself in the shoes of every homeowner with similar frustrations. Cassie currently lives in Florida with her four children, an old dog, and her loving husband. When she’s not working, Cassie is most likely checking out a nearby open house or traveling to learn about the latest house trends.