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Your house doesn't need new siding. It needs curb appeal.

(The Curb Appeal Refresh · my second book)

For thirty-one years, every design job I did started at the curb. Most houses that look tired from the street don't need a contractor. They need the porch goose retired, a door color from this decade, and the shrubs cut back below the windows. 101 fixes, from the front door to the back fence. 27 cost nothing, and none costs more than fifty dollars.

The front door beforeBefore
The front door afterAfter

The front door, before and after one weekend. A picture from the book.

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How it works

1
You pay

Through Gumroad's secure checkout, with a card, PayPal or Apple Pay. I never see your card number.

2
The book opens

Right after you pay, one button opens it. On your phone, your tablet or your computer.

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It stays in your email

The same link comes to your inbox, so you can open it again any night you want.

Nothing ships, and there is no account to make.

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One weekend later

Pictures from the book. Nothing was torn out or rebuilt. Every change is a fix you can do yourself, or with a helper, for under fifty dollars.

The front door beforeBefore
The front door afterAfter
The front doorFaded paint, dull brass and a wreath left up too long. Two coats of deep navy and a fresh green wreath.Fixes 1, 2, 3 and 14
The front porch beforeBefore
The front porch afterAfter
The front porchA recycling bin, boxes and a goose in a witch hat. Cleared, swept, mums in matching pots.Fixes 15, 16, 18, 19 and 21
The front yard beforeBefore
The front yard afterAfter
The front yardShrubs over the windows and a leaning mailbox. Trimmed, mulched and straightened.Fixes 61, 63, 64, 67 and 70
The fall porch beforeBefore
The fall porch afterAfter
The fall porchFoam pumpkins and a plastic skeleton. Real pumpkins in three sizes and mums in real pots.Fixes 92 to 98
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The honest math

The same six jobs, done two ways: what most people get quoted when they call someone in, and the fix from the book.

Calling a contractor

  • Siding: replace it$18,000
  • Painting: repaint the whole house$9,000
  • Front door: a new door, installed$2,500
  • Garage: a new garage door$3,000
  • Yard: a landscaper redoes the beds$4,000
  • Patio: a new patio set$1,500
Typical quote$38,000

The book's way

  • Fix 51: wash the siding$20
  • Fixes 52–54: three colors, paint the downspouts, softer trim$100
  • Fixes 2, 3: paint the door, polish the hardware$100
  • Fix 56: wash and paint the garage door$50
  • Fixes 63–65: fresh mulch, shrubs cut back, cover the rock$100
  • Fixes 81, 86: clean the chairs, new cushion covers$100
From the book$470

A house that looks cared for from the street, for less than one contractor's deposit. If your siding or roof is truly damaged, call a pro. Contractor figures are rough U.S. estimates for 2026 and vary by region. Book costs use each fix's own price cap.

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Look inside

Real pages from the real book. This is exactly what opens on your phone, and the type is set big on purpose.

Page 18: the front door, one weekend later.TAP TO ENLARGEPage 18: the front door, one weekend later. Page 19: Fix 1, what it costs and how long it takes.TAP TO ENLARGEPage 19: Fix 1, what it costs and how long it takes. Page 20: the steps, and a shopping list with prices.TAP TO ENLARGEPage 20: the steps, and a shopping list with prices. Page 15: the 10-Minute Fixes. Every one is free.TAP TO ENLARGEPage 15: the 10-Minute Fixes. Every one is free. Page 57: the weekend plan for the front door.TAP TO ENLARGEPage 57: the weekend plan for the front door. Page 5: everything in the book.TAP TO ENLARGEPage 5: everything in the book. Exterior Color Guide: front door colors, with real shade names.TAP TO ENLARGEExterior Color Guide: front door colors, with real shade names. Season-by-Season Calendar: the fall page.TAP TO ENLARGESeason-by-Season Calendar: the fall page.

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What's inside

13 chapters, 319 pages, and three bonuses. Written plain, so anyone can follow it.

Every fix tells you what it costs, how long it takes, and whether you need a helper.

319pages
101fixes
27cost nothing
30day promise
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Instant PDF, in your email about a minute after you pay. Nothing ships.

The cover of The Curb Appeal Refresh
(My second book)

The Curb Appeal Refresh

  • 319 pages, 101 fixes across 13 chapters, in large print
  • Instant PDF download, in your email about a minute after you pay
  • Before-and-after pictures, a weekend plan and a shopping list for each chapter
  • Bonus: Natalie's Exterior Color Guide, 29 real shades
  • Bonus: the Season-by-Season Calendar and Outside Shopping Lists
  • 30-day money-back guarantee
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The Home Refresh

101 fixes for every room inside, from the bathroom and kitchen to lighting and paint. Same large print.

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Natalie Paterson on her sunny front porch

Natalie Paterson

For thirty-one years I was a designer, first kitchens and bathrooms, later whole homes. Every job began the same way: before I rang the bell, I stood at the curb and looked at the house. That first look taught me more than any floor plan.

I'll confess that when my husband and I downsized, I spent the whole first year on the inside. Then one night our supper was delivered to the house next door. Our numbers were three inches tall and hidden behind a holly bush I'd let grow wild. My husband still tells that story at parties.

Nothing in this book asks you to climb higher than a step stool by yourself, or to set one foot on the roof. When a job needs a helper or a pro, I say so plainly. A porch isn't for show. It's for sitting.

Natalie

Questions, answered honestly

Is a paper book coming in the mail?

No, and I say it plainly so nobody is surprised. This is a digital book, a PDF. Nothing ships. It's in your email about a minute after you pay. If you like paper, print the chapter you're working on and take it outside with you.

I'm not good with computers.

You don't need to be. You tap one button in your email and the book opens, like a photo opens. No account to make, no password to remember. If it doesn't open, reply to that email and I'll walk you through it myself, or give you your money back.

What about ladders and the roof?

Nothing in the book asks you to climb higher than a step stool by yourself, or to go on the roof. Every fix that needs a second pair of hands says so, and high branches, upper gutters and big wasp nests go to a professional.

I'm not handy. Can I really do these?

Most fixes are clearing, cleaning, planting and moving things you already own. The ones with paint or tools have step-by-step instructions, and the book tells you which ones to save for a weekend with a helper.

Is this a subscription? Will you charge my card again?

No. One payment, one time. No membership, nothing monthly, no free trial that turns into a bill.

What if I lose the file?

The link lives in your email, so that's the thing to keep. If you lose it, write to me with the email you bought with, and it comes right back to you.

Twenty dollars for a book?

A new doormat and a pot of mums cost about that. One contractor's visit costs far more. 27 of these fixes cost nothing, and if the book isn't for you, you have 30 days to get every penny back.

Is this the same as The Home Refresh?

No. The Home Refresh is the inside of the house. This book is the outside: the door, porch, yard, garage, patio and every season. They are 101 different fixes.

I rent, or I have an HOA. Does it still help?

Yes. Clearing the porch, a new mat, plants, cleaning and lighting need no permission. For paint colors, fences or anything permanent, check with your landlord or your HOA rules first.

Is the print big enough to read?

Yes. The whole book is set in large type with plenty of space between lines, and on a tablet you can make it bigger still.

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Questions before you buy?

Write to me here. Every message comes straight to me, and I write back to your email.

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