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Desperate Landscape: Pride of the Neighborhood DIY's Jason Cameron puts a new face on a a home with simple awnings and a flowerbed makeover. From "Desperate Landscapes" episode DDSL-110

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	Figure A
	Figure B

Project 1: Install Awning

The the rather bare-looking windows on the front of the house (figure A) are not all the same size, which gave the house an unbalanced look. Using awnings hung at the same height gives the house a more uniform and eye-pleasing look.

Hanging awnings is a two person job. Read the manufacturer's instructions that come with the ones you select, as different companies have different assembly and hanging procedures.

We installed a Sunbury Awning (figure B) from Queen City Awning and followed these instructions:

• Attach Five "Z" brackets (provided) to the frame at the top of the awning.

• Install awning to wall by attaching brackets at desired mounting height. Be sure that awning is level.

• Attach One "Z" bracket on each side of the awning.

• Attach each side bracket to the wall.

• Caulk top of awning at house if watertight seal is desired.

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Project 2: Clean the Addition

The addition on the house sticks out like a sore thumb and needed a good cleaning. We washed the exterior of that portion of the house with soapy water and soft cloth rags and sponges.

Important: Avoid using a pressure washer as those can damage the siding.

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