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Summary
Summary
Showing readers how to dress up the exterior of a house, this title covers such topics as welcoming entries, including porches and doors, driveways and garages, landscaping, night appeal, and more.
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School Library Journal Review
As usual, Creative Homeowner provides a well-illustrated, practical guide to transforming a home. Connelly (New Smart Approach to Kids' Rooms) examines all aspects of the front of a house. Topics include paint and color, pathways and windows, driveways and garages, porches, landscaping, and lighting. Each section contains numerous color photos of various residential styles, with the captions describing the success of each decorating detail. Included are maintenance tips and advice on how and when to hire a professional. Although some topics are covered briefly, e.g., gardening, this overview of front-yard design is comprehensive overall. Recommended for public libraries of all sizes. (c) Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted. All rights reserved.
Library Journal Review
As usual, Creative Homeowner provides a well-illustrated, practical guide to transforming a home. Connelly (New Smart Approach to Kids' Rooms) examines all aspects of the front of a house. Topics include paint and color, pathways and windows, driveways and garages, porches, landscaping, and lighting. Each section contains numerous color photos of various residential styles, with the captions describing the success of each decorating detail. Included are maintenance tips and advice on how and when to hire a professional. Although some topics are covered briefly, e.g., gardening, this overview of front-yard design is comprehensive overall. Recommended for public libraries of all sizes. (c) Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
Table of Contents
| Introduction | p. 6 |
| Chapter 1 What is Curb Appeal? | p. 8 |
| Pride of Place | |
| Start with a Plan | |
| Real-Life Makeovers | |
| Face Value | |
| Chapter 2 Paint and Color | p. 30 |
| How to Choose House Colors | |
| Blue | |
| Red | |
| Yellow | |
| Green | |
| Earth Tones | |
| Neutrals | |
| Paint basics | |
| Chapter 3 Ins and Outs | p. 58 |
| Grand Gestures | |
| Pathways and Front Stairs | |
| Windows | |
| Chapter 4 Front Porches | p. 88 |
| Popular Porch Styles | |
| Porch Restoration | |
| Furnishing the Porch | |
| Chapter 5 Garages and Driveways | p. 106 |
| Driveway Design | |
| Garages | |
| Chapter 6 Landscaping Appeal | p. 124 |
| Rejuvenate the Front Lawn | |
| Proper Mowing and Watering | |
| Personal Style | |
| Trees and Shrubs | |
| Hardscaping | |
| Six "Curb Appeal" Designs | |
| Chapter 7 Nightscaping | p. 164 |
| Architectural Lighting | |
| Low-Voltage Lighting Designs | |
| Chapter 8 Accents and Accessories | p. 180 |
| Personality Plus Resource Guide | p. 190 |
| Glossary | p. 196 |
| Index | p. 200 |
| Photo Credits | p. 206 |
