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It was a local mom’s last wish to see her daughter become the owner of a newly refurbished house.

A group of civic and community organizations along with a local church have been working to make Charlotte Hillard’s dream come true for her daughter, Anastasia.

Debra Johnson, leader of St. John’s parish fellowship ministry, called the recent home rehabilitation efforts “Anna’s House Habitat Project.” She said the exterior of the house had been greatly improved through an extensive remodeling effort through the city of Oklahoma City’s Homeowners Exterior Maintenance Program.

A recent project to improve the house’s interior was conducted through the Central Oklahoma Habitat for Humanity’s Critical Home Repair Program. The completed renovations to Anastasia Hillard’s northeast Oklahoma City home amounted to a complete interior overhaul. Volunteers, including many from St. John Missionary Baptist Church, worked on Hillard’s home Aug. 18-27.

Volunteers worked on the home’s bathroom, installing new

A partnership between the city of Redding, Emergent 3D and AccessHome was unveiled Wednesday at Enterprise Community Park.

That’s where Redding is expected to become the first city in California to build an on-site 3D-printed home — a 1,200-square-foot house that will serve as the residence for the Enterprise Community Park host.

The home’s exterior and interior walls will be 3D printed. The rest of the house, including the foundation, will be built the traditional way.

“The reason you don’t see any printing, we are in the middle of training,” said Don Ajamian, a local builder who partnered with Matthew Gile to establish Emergent 3D. Ajamian is CEO. Gile, who moved to Redding weeks before the 2018 Carr Fire, is founder and chief visionary officer.

In the wake of the Carr Fire, Ajamian and Gile saw a demand for affordable housing for those who lost a house in the devastating

If you’ve been wondering ‘how can I make the exterior of my house look expensive?’ You are not alone. Before you invest in a complete revamp, think critically, because spending a small fortune on paint, fittings and landscaping does not always guarantee a smart, tailored or value-for-money look.

Exterior transformations don’t always have to be grand or expensive affairs. Instead, they can be slowly curated through minimal updates that don’t break the bank but leave your space looking expensive and luxurious. All your front yard landscaping, front door and front porch needs are a few thoughtful details to give it that five-star status that you have always desired.

Here, some of our favorite interior designers and garden landscapers offer their easy-to-copy ways to make the exterior of a house look expensive.

How can I make the exterior of my house look expensive?

Refreshing your interiors with a lick of paint,

If you are wondering what adds the most curb appeal to the front of your home, you’re certainly not alone. The quest to beautify our homes all too often leads us to overlook the very aspect that first caught our attention: the exterior. To some extent, it’s a case of out of sight, out of mind, plus it’s tough to prioritize it over more glamorous projects that perhaps offer a greater feel-good factor or are more of a necessity, such as a new kitchen. But, in the long term, devoting attention to the faade of your house can reap both aesthetic and practical benefits.

‘Your chosen front yard landscaping, front door and porch ideas can say so much about the occupants: The entrance is the first point of contact for you, your visitors and the interiors that lie within,’ says designer Monique Tollgard, founder, Tollgard Design (opens in new tab)

With nice weather in the forecast this weekend, take advantage of the sunshine and go on an open house spree! Check out the beauties below.

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15 Lakeside Park, Dallas. This elegant and well-built home sits on one of the most scenic sites available, and it was built for one-level luxury living. With tall ceilings, large rooms, and lots of glass, the house was built to take advantage of the natural, garden-like setting. The living areas and primary bedroom face the pond and creek with its flowing waters and tall fountains, giving an unmistakable sense of serenity. Two ensuite second-floor bedrooms open to a large covered porch overlooking the grounds. The house has been beautifully maintained and freshly painted inside, giving a new owner a blank slate for modern updates. Three bedrooms/three-and-a-half baths. $1.5 million. Schools: Benjamin Franklin Middle School, Hillcrest High, Kramer Elementary, Alcuin, Dallas International School, Dealey Montessori/Vanguard.