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Now that we’ve been ‘invited’ to your home…we are happy to accept the invitation.  When giving someone directions to your home, you always describe your house.  ”Take a right on Oak Street, we live in the second block, third house on the right…our house is the one with ____________.”  So, what does one see when looking at your house?  What is the descriptive trademark of your home?  What’s the ‘curb appeal’ of your home?

This is one area that could be an inexpensive project for your home and would have an immediate impact.  It could be as simple as a new coat of paint, a new front door and maybe some shutters, or it could be an exterior project with an interior impact.

First, the simple project.  Many times we are asked if we would do something as simple as replace a front door and some rotten wood.   The answer is “Yes!  We’d love to help.”  We’d take a good look at the exterior of your home and make suggestions.  Are the columns in good shape?  What about the shutters – do they need painting, are they the right size shutters for your windows, does the shutter fit the style of your home?  Are the flower beds or shrubs compromising the integrity of the foundation?

"Before" - the owner wanted a new look for her bungalow

Next, let’s take a look at an exterior project with an interior impact.  ”Recently, I was asked to consult on a project where the owner wanted to update her exterior, but she had an interior problem.  She didn’t have enough closet space” said Mike Penn. After measuring and sketching, Mike had the following solution.  ”We were in luck, the Master Bedroom faced the front of the house.  It was a pretty easy fix — she had enough room between the front door and an existing window to extend the front porch which allowed for a nice sized closet addition into the Master Bedroom. Then, the front of the house could be re-faced with stonework, shutters and a new front door.”

Penn Homes Sketch

Mike recommended a combination of products to create a focal point that added historic strength to the home.   The use of cultured stone and cedar beams from an old sugar mill gave a distinct look that was also durable and weather resistant.  Additionally, he recommended adding a Bevolo gas fixture for ambiance and additional lighting.  The owner had a great looking house with fantastic curb appeal while solving her interior problem of inadequate closet space.  A simple solution the owner could afford yet couldn’t visualize without the help of a professional builder like Mike Penn.

These are the type things Penn Homes has to offer.  We’d look at your project – then make recommendations based on what you were interested in investing in your home.  Mike Penn would break them down into the things necessary and those things which are optional, yet would add value to your home.  We would help you determine the cost of the project and work out a construction schedule to suit your family’s needs.

Curb appeal is what makes someone want to see the inside of your home and we’d love to help.  Can’t wait to hear from you.