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9 Incredible Exterior Makeovers That Gave Old Homes Dramatic Curb Appeal

9 Incredible Exterior Makeovers That Gave Old Homes Dramatic Curb Appeal
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Never underestimate the power of curb appeal -- that's the takeaway from this Country Living video, which covers nine incredible exterior makeovers. These before-and-afters show the kind of homes that most of us would steer clear of, figuring that an update would require too much time and money.

While some of the properties required some major TLC (in one case, a historic house had to be physically moved to a new location), you'll be surprised by the healing power provided by a few well-placed shutters and a fresh color palette. If you're looking for new paint inspiration, check out the pre-chosen palettes over at Benjamin Moore or browse through curb appeal projects at Houzz.

Of course, you could also check out the HuffPost Home Pinterest board on the topic, too.
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Before You Go

An Energy-Efficient Home With 19th-Century Style
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P. Allen Smith, who built this home for under $200,000, described it as the "anti-McMansion." It combines green construction principles with a historically-aware design that references a 19th-century Southern farmhouse. For the entire house tour, visit Southern Living.
A Custom Home That Feels As If It's Been Around Forever
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The problem with many new construction homes? A distinct lack of personality. Not the case with this custom-built house in Lake Martin, Alabama, which was inspired by Early American Colonial architecture. Check out more photos of the home over at Southern Living.
A New Southern Home That Nods To The Past
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This South Carolina home references the "dogtrot" floor plans popular in the area. (It's a design that allows for plenty of air circulation during hot Southern nights.) For a look inside the home, visit Southern Living.
A Glass Home Where There Aren't Any Bad Views
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Located in the Sierra Foothills, this gorgeous house was actually made of different pieces shipped from across the country. Who says that pre-fab has to be boring? Get a closer look over at Sunset.
A Contemporary Home With A Surprising Origin
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See it yet? No? Okay, then, we'll just tell you: This home is located in a former shipping container. The floor-to-ceiling windows offer an incredible look at the surrounding Mojave Desert. For more photos, visit Sunset.
A Retro Ranch Modified For Modern Life
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The exterior might be all vintage, but the interior has been respectfully updated for the young family lucky enough to call this home. For a closer look, visit Sunset.
A Cheery Little Cottage Built For Entertaining
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The owners of this enchanting home prioritized outdoor entertaining -- which is a great choice when living in beautiful Sonoma, California. For a closer look at the home, visit Sunset.
A DIY Getaway That Only Cost $57,000
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Yes, that's including the land, too. Built from scratch, this rustic mountainside escape is a place to truly get away from it all. Read the full story (and get a look at how the couple constructed the cabin) at Sunset.
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