From Crack House to Curb Appeal! (Incredible DIY Transformation)

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A few years ago, I bought the ugliest home in my neighborhood. The Curb Appeal, in particular, was horrible – so I decided to do something about it. In this video, I am going to show you how I transformed the curb appeal of this fixer-upper with various DIY projects.

Please note that I have detailed videos for all of the projects included in this DIY Curb Appeal Transformation video and I will link them down below.

This curb appeal transformation started off with a handful of cosmetic upgrades. First, I power washed the entire home and I replaced all of the broken pieces of siding. Next, I removed the old abandoned metal chimney and painted the entire house using a paint sprayer. Once the house was painted, I replaced the shutters and switched out the old front door with a new one. These cosmetic projects definitely improved the look of the home, but there was still a ton of work needed.

Next, I decided to completely revamp the front entryway. I started by removing the old metal railing and then I resurfaced the concrete steps using a concrete resurfacing product. After that, I demolished the old entry sidewalk and I poured a new concrete landing and curved sidewalk that connected the driveway to the steps leading up to the house. I then replaced the old railing with a new wire railing system.

Once the front entryway projects were completed, I turned my attention to the garden and landscaping. I decided to build a concrete landscaping edging to help separate my lawn from my garden. I build the forms using 2″x6″ lumber and poured all of the concrete by hand. Next, I installed weed barrier fabric, planted a few evergreen shrubs, and filled the new garden area with black mulch. Once the concrete garden curb was complete, I applied topsoil to the lawn and planted new grass seed. Unfortunately, however, the grass did not grow in nearly as well as I would have liked.

And for the final project in my Curb Appeal Transformation, I decided to build a gable porch overhang over the front door. Although this architectural improvement was pretty involved for a DIY project, I think it had (by far) the most dramatic effect on the overall transformation of my home.

Please let me know what you think of the DIY Curb Appeal Transformation! I would love to get your feedback on your favorite project, your least favorite project, etc.

Links to my Youtube Video going through each of the projects shown in this video are provided below. These videos are very detailed and they will walk you through every step of the project.

How to Replace Asbestos Siding Shingles:

How to Remove a Metal Chimney:

How to Replace a Large Hole In Your Foundation:

How to Replace a Front Door:

How to Resurface Concrete:

How to Pour a New (Curved) Concrete Sidewalk:

How to Install a Wire Railing In Concrete:

How to Build a Concrete Garden Curb:

How to Build a Gable Porch Roof Overhang:

How to Transform Wood Posts with a Pillar Wrap Product:

If you enjoyed this Curb Appeal Transformation, I really think you will also like my “Backyard Transformation” Video Linked below:

If you are considering tackling a Gable Porch Roof project, I definitely recommend that you check out my EBOOK:

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TOOLS USED for this project ⬇️
Drill:
Circular Saw:
Masonry Drill:
Level:
Hammer:
Chalk Line:
Clamps:
Drill:
Circular Saw:
Air Compressor:
Framing Nailer:
Orbital Sander:
Bar Clamps:

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