Home Improvement Minute

Ever drive by a home and you can’t find the house numbers?

Have you seen homes where the house numbers seem to be such an after thought that they just don’t “go” with the exterior “decor”?

Ever seen house numbers that aren’t installed neatly, so the numbers look strange or downright ugly?

Don’t be one of those homes…

…Spice up the exterior appearance of your home with classy or snazzy address plaques.

Typically, there are 2 types of address plaques:

1. Wall Mounted Address Plaques
2. Lawn Markers

If you’re looking to sell your home, it’s very important to have a well-manicured look on the exterior of your home, or your potential buyers won’t even bother coming inside to check out your beautiful home.

Address plaques give a class and elegance, as well as an easy way to find your home, if you’re selling it, or if you’re awaiting a delivery to your home.

Do you have a historic home? Have you been looking for that “je ne sais quoi” that screams of days of old? I’ve been absolutely loving the Welcome Bell Plaques they have out there…Aren’t they fabulous?

You can even get address plaques that are even more personalized than just your address numbers…You can have your family name, your street name or a heartfelt quote put on your very own, durable, customized plaques.

Commemoration plaques are another great home embellishment that are such a beautiful accent to your home to remember the date you finished building your home, or moved into your home…

Have you been looking for a great wall mounted plaque or lawn marker, but can’t seem to find what you’re envisioning for your home?

No problem…there are numerous places online to check out such as Outdora.com…They have a wide selection of outdoor hardware to choose from to spice up your home’s appearance and make it visible to passersby.

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I hope you enjoyed this Home Exterior post on the Home Improvement Minute! Until next time…

Spice Up Your Home,

Kimberly Edwards

P.S. Check out this post to find out How to Install Address Plaques.

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Have you looked at the Oil Rubbed Bronze doorknobs and hardware at your Home Stores these days? How much do they run?

Well, at Home Depot this week, I saw them for $18 for one door, non-locking.

Want a cheaper fix?

Whilst fixing up one of our rehab houses this week, we bought all of the doorknobs that we actually brass in color…

I went to the Paint section and got the new American Accents Oil Rubbed Bronze spray paint. I sprayed the hardware carefully, gingerly, sparingly and from a distance, so as not to cause bubbling and unevenness. 2 coats later, and 2 matte coats of finish, they are AMAZING!!!

They look beautiful! Not only that, try buying the style of vanity lights or chandelier you like, especially if it is cheaper. Just spray the fixture with the oil rubbed bronze spray paint, and cover with matte coat finish…Voila!

Don’t think we didn’t do that too, along with the existing door hinges (with a savings on hinges alone of around $100)!

The house is now very “custom” looking, and we have accomplished a dramatic and contrasting look with the white trim and doors.

* Tip: When you install the Continue Reading…

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