Curb Appeal: Exciting Ways to Enhance the Appearance of Your Home (Paperback)

by Editors of Sunset Books (Author) "Have you ever noticed that certain houses are undeniably attractive at first glance?..." (more)
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Product Description
If you're cashing out in the hot housing market or staying put for the next 30 years-make your home's first impression a spectacular one, with Curb Appeal. Dozens of before-and-after pictures show how a few simple improvements like paint, landscaping, and lighting can spruce up your house with a look that says 'pride of ownership.' Covers basic repairs plus how-to projects for arbors, planters, and more.

Product Details

• Paperback: 192 pages
• Publisher: Oxmoor House; First Edition edition (November 1, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 037601167X
• ISBN-13: 978-0376011671
• Product Dimensions: 10.6 x 8.2 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #34,738 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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19 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fresh ideas for enhancing a home's appearance, May 12, 2005

By	Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA) - See all my reviews

Curb Appeal: Exciting Ways To Enhance The Appearance Of Your Home provides fascinating before-and-after photos to show how changes in paint, decoration and landscaping can create a new look to a tired home. Fifteen projects are geared to the do-it-yourself homeowner, from fences to outdoor lighting and trim, and provide fresh ideas for enhancing a home's appearance.

19 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Curb Appeal, November 14, 2005

By	Laura Ember - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I was so excited when I flipped through this book that I bought 4 for gifts. Generally I only browse through magazines, where I can clip great ideas and toss the rest. Most books on this topic have a few good ideas and the rest is noninspirational.

Page after page. I was inspired and excited. I almost wanted to go buy a fixer-upper so I could utilize some of the fantastic ideas. This book is a keeper for sure.

14 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Loved Curb Appeal!, September 6, 2005

By	C. N. Taylor (South Pasadena, CA USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Great ideas for all styles of homes. Gets your immagination working to view your own home with a new sense of creativity, whether inspired to use the complete redo or a partial version thereof. Depicts realistic "before" photos, as well as the "after" photos.