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Exterior entry Design Dilemma

What to do with this untouched 1960’s home

Heather Anderson

6 years ago

I just don’t know where to start! The siding is in great shape and I would like to keep as much as possible but I understand it Dates the house tremendously. Considering replacing the front window to be larger and dressing up the front door as well.

PS, I did not take the photo, the real estate agent did. Yuck!

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6 years ago

The landscaping would make a big difference as you have none now.

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kaye1951
6 years ago
What is the siding---wood, vinyl, aluminum? If it is vinyl or metal, do you know what is underneath? I am wondering because that will dictate color change. One update is to replace the wrought iron porch support with a square wooden post. Another is a long narrow pergola over the garage doors. Remove the storm door.I think you have a nice house with endless possibilities!
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I did give that a bit of thought, lovemrmewey when I decided to give up the first floor bedroom to add more living space in the kitchen area for today. If need be, I can reconfigure another area of the first floor for a small bedroom if one is required in the future. For now...I am holding a vision that I will be healthy and able to manage stairs to an upstairs bedroom. Both floors will now have bathing/showering options. In the past, that was only on the first floor.
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kaye1951
6 years ago
Search "pergola over garage doors" in Houzz photos for more ideas.
chiflipper
6 years ago
Siding IS in great condition. Be cautious when replacing windows...you won't be able to match the siding if it is damaged (keep new window openings the same size). When funds allow, replace windows, power wash siding and paint it (use paint specific to the type of siding). New foundation plantings, consult plant nursery for type and size at maturity...plant well away from house! It takes time and effort (and some money) but your home CAN be very pretty.
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6 years ago
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Liz Grier
6 years ago
Landscaping will make it more welcoming from the start - a ground ivy, evergreens, hostas. you name it. Replace the window and dress up the door as you said - how is the roof? It looks okay, but a stronger color might be a future choice. Window boxes, perhaps, to give more weight to the smaller side windows?

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