I need help redesigning my exterior!!
gabilit83
last year
Hi everyone, I'll appreciate if anyone can give a good advice of what to do with the exterior of my house.
As a handy person myself I have to admit that I'm completely lost here :)
Something looks weird with the symmetry. I don't think just a re-stucco or o coat of paint
will make it look better...
What do you think I should do??
Thank you!
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gabilit83
last year
decoenthusiaste
last yearPerhaps a portico like this that replicates the roof pitch of the second story gable.
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last yearlast modified: last yearI am so in love with arched windows
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