When you talk about curb appeal, landscaping is a huge part of it. Don’t worry though, I’ll find a way to keep my plants and doormat around.

Now, every homeowner will also tell you that home renos and updates are never truly finished (lucky me?), so here are the four best online exterior services I’ll be using for my next batch of upgrades. And to a homeowner’s ear, that sounds like a dream come true. Most of the services I researched offer reasonably-priced packages that include virtual design consultations (so the creative onus is not all on you), digital renderings, shopping lists, and revisions if needed some even connect you to local and licensed contractors to execute on the idea. It’s safer during a pandemic, more time- and cost-efficient (some local contractors charge a fee for a site visit), and less awkward-there’s no standing around asking how they’re faring in the pandemic as you show them the yard. While there’s nothing like an in-person visit with a local expert, if I could do it all over again, I’d choose an online exterior design service instead. Builder-Grade to Zen Retreat: A DIY Bathroom Makeover

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