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10 Inspiring Ideas to Create Front Porch Curb Appeal
Creating a beautiful home exterior doesn’t happen by accident. Here are 10 inspiring ideas create front porch curb appeal. We often worry ourselves about what the interior of our homes look like and rightly so. Who wants to live in a house that doesn’t flow well or doesn’t reflect their personality or design choices? As ...

25 Front Porch Decorating Ideas to Make Your Entry More Inviting
Porch decorating is a long-standing tradition. In the days before air conditioning, we can imagine that a home’s front porch was a go-to gathering spot where a pitcher of lemonade never ran empty. It was an extension of the home and simply another room to decorate, and we believe it still is. Whether you frequent ...

2020 Home Exterior Design Ideas
Get ready: 2020 Home Exterior Design Ideas. This is a perfect time to explore home exterior improvements; however, be sure you’re spending time on ones that add value to your greatest investment. There are some design trends that will continue into 2020 and others that are definitely coming to a quick end. Get READY: 2020 ...

How to Choose the Correct Size Exterior Light
For home exterior lights, size matters! We’ve come up with some helpful tips on how to choose the correct size exterior light. Nothing is worse than getting home and realizing you can hardly see your lights from the street. Lights are like the eyes of your home…. so, they should be beautiful and functional! They ...

Let’s Talk REAL About Curb Appeal
Let’s talk real about curb appeal. Curb appeal is a real thing and I had any advice it would be this… don’t wait until you absolutely hate your home’s exterior before you make a change. Then, you’re frustrated, you’re tired, and you just want to forget it or move! There are simple changes you can ...

Top 3 Ways to Add Curb Appeal on a Budget in 2019
Everyone wants a beautiful home exterior. However, sometimes the budget will only allow for a few easy fixes. Oftentimes, painting an exterior is not in the budget and clients want to know what else can be done to add some interest without going into debt. Here are the top 3 places brick&batten would advise ...

Houses Need Love, Too
When you love something, you take care of it, right? This month is all about House Love and different ways we show that love. So let’s get down to business with 3 ways you can EASILY show love to your biggest investment. And not by adorning it with fancy design elements, although that rocks, too. ...

House Love
House love…the space you inhabit and lay your sleepy head at night should feel like a refuge and comfort you after a long day. Of course, as you pull up, it’s hard not to notice the weeds are overtaking the flower beds and the sidelights on the door are from 1989. Not to mention the ...

Exterior Lighting for Curb Appeal
Outdoor lighting can be magical when correctly chosen and installed. In our quest for curb appeal, we want to show your house in the best possible LIGHT! Here are a few of the key reasons we use lighting on a property: Security: A well lit house is far less likely to be targeted. Increase Property ...