Cost Reports for Exterior Upgrades

Use these project costs as a reference to plan your budget for all the work on the exterior of your house and garage. Compare the cost of doing it yourself with what a pro charges and then decide who should do the work.

By Gene And Katie Hamilton

Make the most of the outside appearance of your house and property and take care to maintain it as best you can. Whether you add inexpensive improvements or perform basic preventive maintenance chores your time and money will be well spent, plus you'll enjoy the satisfaction of having a well tended and attractive property.

Low Cost Ideas for an Exterior Makeover Find inexpensive additions to the front of your house like installing a window awning, shutters, house numbers and lots more.

Outdoor Projects that Save Big Power wash siding, seal an asphalt driveway, paint the garage and many more jobs to makeover the outside of your house.

Outdoor Lighting Fixtures and How Much They Cost Lighten up with a solar entry light, landscape lighting, a porch lantern or light post.

6 Low Cost Upgrades to a House Exterior Whether you're repairing rotted siding or a fence gate, or replacing a mailbox or cleaning gutters and laying asphalt, these are all doable DIY jobs worth doing.