Home Improvement

I hope you see this as an "improvement" anyway.
I have never been a huge fan of the 1970's Ranch style house, and our home was defiantly stuck in the 70's.
This was the front of our Home in 2008

This was a few days ago.
note- new front door, storm door, and missing/dead bushes.

The walkway. Only useful in sunny weather. Did I mention that we live in New England?

Here are the construction pictures.

My new walkway and steps. yahoo!!
The best part... I didn't have to do it ( :

So... what do you think? Did we increase the "curb-side appeal"?

I'm an East Long Meadow Rotary Survivor

The first time we drove through this rotary I was so totally confused!!! We are continually complaining about the crazy design and general bad condition of the roads here in Massachusetts, but I have NEVER seen anything like this. After the EL Rotary... the lack of turning lanes is barley noticeable, the narrow roads seem normal, the one way-dead end streets are no longer cause me to silently curse this state. Sidewalks? "ice-shifts"? "car-size pot holes that appear over night"?
The EL rotary is one of the most dangerous intersections in the world according to Ripleys Believe It or Not.. Seven streets, no lights, pray before entering. If you have witnessed the awesome power of the East Longmeadow Rotary, then you deserve recognition!
And to think... I drive through this intersection about 2 times a day.... sometimes 4.
Tip to newcomers - PLEASE don't just stop in the middle of the rotary. Try going slow. We all expect that you might need time to figure it out. But please.... don't just stop.