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



More Info on All of these Projects ⬇️
https://atimprovements.com/10-curb-appeal-ideas-to-completely-transform-your-home-diy-friendly/

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: https://youtu.be/cqdSg7o5Wv0?si=Oxm9hwoVDz87CHix

How to Remove a Metal Chimney: https://youtu.be/M3REbaigXdI?si=nQQkLwJpg2K8l7zh

How to Replace a Large Hole In Your Foundation: https://youtu.be/fTpSxonwbj4?si=7rx1kmDFqJ8ubx1e

How to Replace a Front Door:

How to Resurface Concrete:

How to Pour a New (Curved) Concrete Sidewalk: https://youtu.be/EJGxT4gNyZU?si=snMqsuAv6a79GpDf

How to Install a Wire Railing In Concrete:

How to Build a Concrete Garden Curb:

How to Build a Gable Porch Roof Overhang: https://youtu.be/htVscyvaDDc?si=BxWPnDIQoSOpJcw0

How to Transform Wood Posts with a Pillar Wrap Product: https://youtu.be/XS6lhHgp4_M?si=Cp7XrbBrLyN3jEUD

If you enjoyed this Curb Appeal Transformation, I really think you will also like my “Backyard Transformation” Video Linked below: https://youtu.be/AUujzcGkN-Q?si=XMxzlthhNsoXGzRF

If you are considering tackling a Gable Porch Roof project, I definitely recommend that you check out my EBOOK:
https://atimprovements.com/how-to-build-a-gable-porch-roof-overhang-on-an-existing-house-major-diy-curb-appeal-upgrade/

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48 Comments

  7. @teresse2742

    Honestly, at least here it is better to get rid of asbestos materials yourself (as long as you are handy and not a total idiot who doesnt know the safety rules) because many of the companies just wont bother following the safety rules because the workers dont give a shit and you will be left with asbestos dust in your back yard. Source: I am looking to demo small asbestos roof in near future and I am inquiring acquaintances for references and found out that few of my neighbors did hire expensive companies to demo asbestos roofs and they all had this experience. Yikes, Id rather do it myself when it is raining than risk having asbestos in my garden where my toddler crawls.

  13. @lamarblake

    I don't understand the haters unless they're immature kids. This is a really great upgrade to the boring, shabby little house you you purchased. Wonderful new look!

  17. @Dueman2

    would be educational if you showed how much you spent on everything all said and done.

  21. @NITROexpress17

    im trying to find a way to stuff like this diy while working. my house was built in the 60s and grandparents never updated it

  23. @videogamephenomhd

    So many illegal drug trades got people in trouble with the law, but by renewing the house and future-proofing it, no more illicit activity will repeat.

  26. @universalvibe72

    @AndrewThronImprovements Andrew, everything with you seems like it's an afterthought. There are way more economical designs you could've done to the front of the house. First of all you should've just got rid of the siding and put some new siding it still looks like lipstick on a pig.

    I believe you have the right idea but your execution and implementation need a little bit of work. Definitely high grades for the enthusiasm.

  36. @gdcp0824

    For the Americans, this might seem middle class, but it'd be quite the luxury in developing countries. Don't take it for granted

  39. @alleizen

    Beautifully done, such an inspiration for how to tackle my own home! I love all of the details on how to replicate. Keep up the great work 😊.

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