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Improve the exterior of your house with these projects and before you begin get the cost data for each one so you can decide if you want to hire a pro or do it yourself.

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Build a Garden ArborThumb Build a Garden Arbor
Build a Window ScreenThumb Build a Window Screen
Install a Canvas AwningThumb Install a Canvas Awning
Install a Chimney CapThumb Install a Chimney Cap
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Install a Deck AwningThumb Install a Deck Awning
Install a Gable VentThumb Install a Gable Vent
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Install a New RoofThumb Install a New Roof
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Install a Retractable ScreenThumb Install a Retractable Screen
Install a Ridge VentThumb Install a Ridge Vent
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Install a Roof VentThumb Install a Roof Vent
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Install a WeathervaneThumb Install a Weathervane
Install a Window Well CoverThumb Install a Window Well Cover
Install an Aluminum AwningThumb Install an Aluminum Awning
Install an Iron RailingThumb Install an Iron Railing
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Install an Underdeck CeilingThumb Install an Underdeck Ceiling
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Install Exterior ShuttersThumb Install Exterior Shutters
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Install Gutter DrainageThumb Install Gutter Drainage
Install Gutter GuardsThumb Install Gutter Guards
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Install House NumbersThumb Install House Numbers
Install or Replace GuttersThumb Install or Replace Gutters
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Replace Damaged SidingThumb Replace Damaged Siding
Replace Roof ShinglesThumb Replace Roof Shingles
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Tuckpoint a ChimneyThumb Tuckpoint a Chimney
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