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Get FIRED UP: 10 Fire Pits for Inspiration
By: Cassie McDowellSit back. Relax. Prepare for spring weather with an outdoor fire pit! A fire pit is a definite way to add absolute joy to your outdoor space. Gorgeous stone fire pits are like the front porch swing… you will wonder what you ever did without it. Stories, music, and beer will flow, along with memories ...
7 Ways to Modernize Your Classic House
By: Cassie McDowellYou live there, raise your family there, and pull into that driveway everyday. You take special pride in the inside; however, now it’s time to focus on the outside. Traditional classic exterior homes are the most recognizable and appealing to our culture. There are simple changes to enhance your curb appeal and modernize that classic ...
Want Curb Appeal? Start with your Fall Porch!
By: Cassie McDowellThe bottom line… it doesn’t matter the time of year, first impressions matter! Your front door and porch are a reflection of you. Your taste and your style. From a container with beautiful fall plants, to decorative pumpkins, door ideas, and stunning stairs, check out these fall front porch ideas for instant curb appeal. SIGNS: ...
You Asked. We Answered: Trending brick&batten Questions.
By: Cassie McDowellEveryday we are asked questions about how to maximize curb appeal to help annoying house issues. What you thought you liked 10 years ago or driving around a new neighborhood is suddenly becoming overused or dated. You asked. We answered. #1. Clients are asking, “What will my home look like if I make my porch ...
July Round-Up…All Things Black and White
By: Cassie McDowellJuly has been busy for brick&batten. We have done designs from Connecticut to California! Subsequently, we’ve researched paint trends, hot accessories for your porch decor, found a new love for dark exterior paint, tried to hide those unsightly front loaders, and discovered reasons why now is a great time to paint your home’s exterior. If ...
The Little SUMMER ACCESSORIES for the Big WIN
By: Cassie McDowellThere is absolutely no reason to spend a fortune on an architect to rip your home apart, change your roof line, demolish your kitchen, and devour your free time wishing you could just go back to your peaceful life! It’s the little things that can make a huge difference in curb appeal and more importantly, ...
Top 6 Facade Fails with an Easy Fix
By: Cassie McDowellHave you fallen victim to these simple facade fails? Maybe it’s too much HGTV fever or wine with the neighbor on the porch swing we keep writing about… Whatever the reason, you’re smarter than that! Take a step back. Evaluate. And let’s get to work on breathing life back into your home with simple changes. ...
Container Gardening and Exterior Home Design
By: Allison VaccaroLet’s talk about container gardening, planters, and outdoor design… Planters come in many sizes, styles, and materials. Choosing the proper one to adorn your home is more complicated than it may seem. We’d like to break it down so that you end up with the best possible choice while adding curb appeal and value. Size ...
It’s the Little Things
By: Allison VaccaroWhile painting the exterior packs a punch in the curb appeal game, it’s the little things that can add up to big style and make or break the exterior of your home. Things like planters, house numbers, door knockers, and even doormats can score big points and add up to a massive curb appeal win ...