La fachada es lo que cuenta

A couple wants to brighten up their home's entry and make it more inviting. Removing outdating fixtures and overgrown plants while adding color and style will give the home more curb appeal.

A newlywed couple's 1960s-era house is lacking in decorative detail and visual impact. With a new door and windows, plus landscaping, the goal is to give them the Arts and Crafts look that they love.

A couple's ranch-style house sits below street level and looks bleak. The plan to improve its curb appeal is to reface the steep driveway and outdated brick planter and draw the eye to a welcoming front door.

A couple wants to make their front walkway more inviting and tie the look of their house together using Spanish-style fixtures.

The front yard doesn't do any justice to a couple's 1875 Victorian home, so the plan is to lay sod for a new lawn, install a period mailbox and add Victorian details.

A couple's home suffers from overgrown landscaping and unsightly areas that could use camouflaging. The plan to improve it includes plants, hardscape elements and a strong entryway.

A classic California ranch house suffers from a cluttered front porch, cracked and peeling concrete and outdated fixtures.

A plain-looking 1950s bungalow gets a contemporary cottage makeover thanks to period details, a fresh look on the garage door and soft, romantic gardens.

A basic suburban home gets a Japanese-style makeover with natural materials, a bamboo screen at the entryway and a miniature landscape.

A dated mid-century ranch house gets a dramatic Craftsman-style makeover featuring bright accents and a striking slate porch.

A traditional ranch home is transformed into a relaxing and inviting Mediterranean villa featuring a winding cobblestone pathway and an Italian-style front patio.

A dated 1980s redwood classic gets a distinctive new look with a contemporary edge featuring a towering water feature and statuesque garden sculptures.

A bland ranch-style home gets an upgraded new look with an eclectic flavor featuring a graciously landscaped terrace and a gorgeous terra cotta fountain.