Best Curb Appeal Before and Afters 2011

Who: Larry P.
Where: Sterling, Mass.

I installed new walkways (we used the old slate as bar counters in our backyard), installed new granite steps for the front and side doors (the old cast-concrete steps were reused as a bocce-ball court), and landscaped to bring more color to the front yard.

Who did the work: I did all the work myself.
Cost: $5,000 to $10,000