UGLY volcanic stone siding: what to do about curb appeal for resale??!
Sharon Sauter
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Really Ugly Duplex Needs Curb Appeal Help!
Comments (18)I have seen complete refacing of homes like yours. Pricey so you have to decide if you have money to burn in that way. I think a lot would depend on how much you paid for the house and how long you plan on staying. Edited to add if you're only buying half of the duplex, then you can't redo the whole outsidey. It would also limit what you could do from a landscaping perspective. Unless you and the people on the other side are on the same page. But it looks like the second home is on the second story? Would you be the owners of the whole thing?...See MoreDefinitely not as ugly duplex needs curb appeal help!
Comments (16)Not sure of the color, but both SW and BM can match hardie colors. This one looks to be a gray/green. Edit: Found Hardie board (brown) with red (front door) but it may give you an alternate color scheme if the one posted above named Rehobeth Beach doesn't work. Trying to save you money on a roof change if you don't need one. One more gray with a red roof - a weathered gray...See MoreHelp us give our ugly investment property some curb appeal
Comments (17)First off, thank you all for the quick and detailed responses. I already have so much to think about and love your suggestions. Here is a little more info on our intentions, budget, etc. This is an upstairs/downstairs set up with 2 beds and 1 bath in each unit. We plan on renting out both units long term after renovating them both. So although this isn't a house we will live in, it is something we will regularly see and want it to stand out as a beautiful property. Since they will be rentals, we are required to provide at least 1 parking spot for each unit off street. My thoughts were to utilized the minimum amount of the front for this and use the rest for grass/land scaping in the shape of a T, across the full front of the house, with a strip in the middle going to the street. Budget wise we are pretty flexible because I am skilled in most trades and can do everything myself or with the help of friends. I love the idea of a porch on the front and will be leveling off the lot as soon as we take possession. I think these two are my best options moving forward. Knowing that I need to keep spaces for two vehicles, can anyone suggest a great layout for the front grass/walkway etc? Thank you!!...See MoreCan someone help me with curb appeal for my ugly little house?
Comments (39)The windows on the peak, the stone inside the front porch, the window inside the porch says that was a later add on to me. I agree working with the stone is your best bet since it's inside too. #1DD just purchased a home that yours reminds me of. Lots to do to these post war homes. Have fun!!! If you expand your front steps/decking to the right with maybe even a pergola, perhaps the brick won't be so loud and proud as the back drop to a nice front patio....See MoreSharon Sauter
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