Add curb appeal to your home

Project Particulars

1. Siding: The new fiber-cement clapboards are a fire-resistant version - mandated by the city - of what was there originally.

2. Paint: An autumnal shade of yellow brings the facade back to life. The green on the cornice and shutters is in keeping with a period palette, and a close match to paint remnants found on the body of the house.

3. Shutters: These cedar replacements for the long-gone originals focus attention on the once-receding windows.

4. Entry: Replacing the bracketed door entablature with one that's angular and clean-lined helps restore the rowhouse's Federal styling and complements the boxy window casings.

5. Details: Matching the shutter dogs, lantern and house numbers to the iron railings creates a cohesive look.

Value Added: 30 percent