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  Issue #314 - August 2009
They always say you never get a second chance to make a first impression. Luckily, that isn’t true when it comes to your home. Even houses with outdated or ordinary exteriors have a chance to look great. The trick is to amp up their front entries with simple changes in paint, hardware, and landscaping.

To prove it, we found three common homes: a ’90s suburban house, a traditional ranch, and a 1950s split-level. We took “before” photos of each, and then let the design teams at Workbench and Garden Gate
magazine go to work on ideas for how the homeowners could change the front entry of each home and the yard around it. What they came up with are some dramatic makeovers to the original designs.

Regardless of your own house style, many of these ideas should feel right at home on your own front entry. Pick and choose among them based on your own budget or ambition level. Whichever projects you select, you’re guaranteed to get a big boost to your home’s appearance and value.
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