Curb Appeal Makes All The Difference

If you're thinking that curb appeal doesn't factor in very much when you're trying to sell a home, then check out these before and after pictures from This Old House.  Ask yourself if you saw these homes in their before condition on a realtor's website, would you even bother to take a second look?  Then view the after and ask yourself the same question.  I think you know what the answer would be.

Colorful Queen Anne Restoration

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After


Cost of Renovation:  $100,000 - Homeowner did did most of the work.


Hometown House Is A Dream Cottage

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After


Cost of Renovation:  $25,000 to $50,000 - Homeowner did all the work.


Saved A 1940 Beach Cottage

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After


Cost of Renovation:  More than $100,000 - Mostly contractor, some DIY


1930's Stucco Home Transformed

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After


Cost of Renovation:  $5,000 to $10,000 - Homeowner did all the work


Kept Original Character

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After


Cost of Renovation:  $50,000 to $100,000 - Homeowner did most of the work


Adding Dimension and Character

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After


Cost of Renovation:  $50,000 to $100,000 - Mostly Contractor, Some DIY

Source:  This Old House