You showed us your amazingly transformed home exteriors. Now see which ones were finalists in our annual Reader Remodel Contest

An exterior home remodel doesn't have to mean a soup-to-nuts transformation. Check out these clever, thrifty before and after curb appeal makeovers to create a more welcoming home.

A dated home gets a fresh look in this (virtual) cute cottage makeover! Add curb appeal with these easy ideas, no matter what the style of your home.

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This house was purchased in 2009. I found the house after a friend commented that they were looking for a renovation and commented that this house could not be saved from demolition. I'm a bit like Nicole Curtis on Rehab Addict, I don't believe in tear downs... so I went to see this one for myself - and ended up putting in an offer. It was in very bad shape, termite damage, leaky roof, no working kitchen or bathroom, no central heat and air. I spent about $20,000 on renovations. The house is…

Full of estate sale art and furnishings, this little house in Burbank is an homage to the California lifestyle.

This Portland bungalow featured in HGTV Magazine is full of space-saving and decluttering ideas, supercute furniture and colorful design ideas.

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