Nifty·Posted on May 10, 201515 Home Makeovers You Have To See To BelieveA little bit goes a long way.by Alison CaporimoBuzzFeed StaffLinkFacebookPinterestTwitterMail Whether you’re looking to sell, or just want to upgrade your place, curb appeal makes a world of difference. creative-architect.com / Via houzz.com What is this dark magic?! creative-architect.com / Via houzz.com What is this dark magic?! ← Slide → creative-architect.com / Via houzz.com What is this dark magic?! 1. Because this "before" photo looks blah, but the "after" is a total fairytale: 2. And who wouldn't want to host a party in this Mad Men-inspired makeover? 3. Or get cozy in this lurking-to-lovely transformation? 4. This metamorphosis went from dull to dollhouse. 5. And check out this evolution from demon house to dream house: 6. This home went from kind of creepy to totally classy. 7. And this door can now show its face in the neighborhood. 8. This grim nightmare became a walk in the park. 9. And this house was totally basic until it got some makeup. 10. Some houses need a fully-loaded front lawn to seal the deal. 11. While others can benefit from a few window boxes. 12. Faux shutters turned this weird bank into a respectable home: 13. And this brown paradise got some interesting contrast: 14. This home got a pergola and shed its granny vibe. 15. While this one got instantly cozier with a front door overhang. Want awesome DIY tips in your inbox four times a week? Sign up for the BuzzFeed DIY newsletter!