As time marches on, paint chips, water leaks, siding rots and things get dirty. One smart homeowner in Old Tappan, N.J., needed some light exterior repairs and was ready for a fresh, new look.
Despite our best efforts, we do judge a book by its cover, people by their attire and a house by its appearance. Like it or not, first impressions set the stage for everything that follows.
Patience is a virtue. Snappy decisions don’t always go well, and this client had lived in their new home for a year before deciding what to do with the exterior. It needed freshening, no doubt.