Ep 21: 48-Hour Curb Appeal, Shutter Crimes, & Neglect-Proof Plants

Welcome back to How to Handyma'am, besties! We missed you. In this episode, we are wrapping up our four-part "Spring is Sprung" series with the ultimate guide to beautifying the outside of your home in 48 hours or less.We are giving you beginner-friendly DIY tips for:Diagnosing your house style: Why you need to lean into the house you have (stop making ranches look like farmhouses!) and the rules for Craftsman, Mid-Century, and Colonial aesthetics.Committing Shutter Crimes: Why undersized, non-functional-looking shutters are a federal crime in our book, and how to remove them and fix the holes.Exterior Paint Prep: Can you paint vinyl siding? (Yes, but you have to use the right stuff so it doesn't melt!) Plus, wood siding prep and when to use a "Paint Eater."Sneaky Exterior Repairs: Using "Siding Band-Aids" (patches) for holes and swapping rotted wood trim for PVC/composite.Landscaping for Real People: How to pick plants based on the person you actually are, not who you wish you were. Hint: Hostas are your friends.This episode is proudly dedicated to Emily’s fierce, intelligent, and effervescent cousin-in-law, LaTonya! Be like LaTonya.Plus, we have your three (nine?) minutes of controlled chaos, featuring:Live otter cameras as stress relief.Florida sunshine as a cure for depression (and laying in it like a lizard).A medium amount of investigation into a tiled shower room that was totally missing waterproofing.A truly horrifying "Tale from the Field" involving contaminated drywall, fecal matter, and handcuffs attached to bolts in the floor. 😱Links & Resources:🌐 Check out our storefront for tools mentioned in this episode: https://shoplowes.me/4i2zfaI•Linktree: linktr.ee/howtohandymaam📸 Follow us on Instagram (help us get to 1,000!): @howtohandymaam💌 Got a DIY question? Email us at [email protected] in the Mitten, Singly Married, Marci Talks Money (podcasts mentioned).