Moving on to Mexico

Before, the value was hidden in this living room, but now it stands out and says buy me. New window treatments, accessories and warm paint soften the look, while the new furniture arrangement opens up the space and puts the focal point on that fabulous fireplace.

Cost breakdown:

landscaping $1066
door $375
window treatments $210
decorative accessories $277
paint and supplies $60

Total: $1,988

Products from The Home Depot:

living and dining room paint, Behr's Quiet Veranda, 300-F-4
36" x 80" slab door for the front, 30151087261
front-door hinges, brushed nickel, 044074585940
front-door hardware, brushed nickel, 042049363425
front-door stain, 3 qts. Minwax mixed China Red, Mandarin Orange and American Walnut

Products from Target:

dining-room drapery panels, Waverly's Garden Room Vintage Rose
dining-room curtain rods, Home Window Hardware, 068070018 and 068070019
living-room throw pillows, Waverly's Garden Room Vintage Rose

Products from Lowe's:

12" Majesty palm and pot

Front yard plants:

(from Lowe's, Home Depot, Valley Sod Farm and Big Seven)

sugar maple tree
snapdragons
mums
daisies
red flax
green flax
nandina
fescue mix sod