Spicing Up for a Sale

After: Enhanced Entrance
Before, the mess and mold in the front yard would have been a deterrent to buyers. With many enhancements, it is now the most attractive house on the block. The patio and steps have been repainted, and the old red door that used to blend into the brick façade now has a new coat of blue paint that makes it stands out. Silver peel-and-stick house numbers placed in the transom window are clearly visible from the street and match the door’s new hardware. The unsightly pipe hand rail is replaced with wooden rails and posts. New trim around the door and window give the home classy, historical look. Plastic trim was used, so it will never rot away.

Cost breakdown:

landscaping $450
trim and railing $795
dining room table $285
molding $100
paint $240
accessories $110

Total: $1,980

Products for the front yard:

flower boxes #038776655001 and brackets #038776950076 - The Home Depot
concrete paint: Sandstone #50 50CS501106 - McCormick Paints
exterior paint: white latex #MCC271001 - McCormick Paints
front door paint: Hamilton Blue EXT RM - Pineapple Paint Company (Benjamin Moore Paints)
vincas and annuals - Lakeridge Nursery, Inc

Products for the dining room:

44-inch round glass/metal dining table - Upscale Resale, Inc.
paint: Pale Celery #2150-60 and Timothy Straw #2149-40 (both semi-gloss) - Pineapple Paint Company (Benjamin Moore Paints)
dining table placemat: #067020736 and pillar candles - Target
wall art: 48-inch - #316677 - HomeGoods

Product for the living room

toss pillows: #018196 - HomeGoods