Step 1: Define the goal—style upgrade, performance upgrade, or both?
Exterior remodeling usually starts with one of these goals:
- Curb appeal: modernizing the look, creating a cleaner style, updating paint and finishes
- Performance: reducing water intrusion, improving windows/doors, fixing aging stucco or siding
- Outdoor experience: walkways, patios, decks, lighting, and entry upgrades
The best projects combine all three in a cohesive plan.