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If you’ve ever been the type to go driving around the neighborhood admiring the Christmas displays you see, you probably understand the desire to have one of “those” yards. You know the ones I mean; some homes simply exude the Christmas spirit. From their lawn ornaments to their porch displays these homes are the perfect embodiment of what you’d like your home to look like for the holidays.

Before your determination to stick to a budget this Christmas makes you think that you will have to forego your Christmas decorations for the year, take heart. There are still some cost-effective ways to adorn your yard and your home’s exterior for the holidays. With a little creativity, you can still have a house that will be the envy of all your neighbors.

Front Door Décor – To start your outdoor holiday décor you’ll need to find a really great wreath. Don’t feel, though, that you have to buy an expensive one. You can start with an inexpensive green wreath or even a Styrofoam form. Then attach embellishments that suit your holiday style. Tiny ornaments, bright silk poinsettias, or petite gift boxes are all nice options. Add a bow for hanging and you have instant door décor.

Accentuate the Positive with Lights – Do you remember the parts of your home’s exterior that stood out for you when you first purchased it? Maybe you loved the big window in the front. Or, maybe the porch columns really struck a chord with you. Whatever your favorite part of your home’s exterior is, make sure you draw attention to it with your Christmas lights. Lights are inexpensive and pack a lot of punch.

Give Year-Round Ornaments a Christmas Touch – Chances are you already have some lawn ornaments. You might have a bird bath or a lamp post. Be sure to give your traditional lawn decorations a healthy dose of Christmas spirit. Bird baths could be draped in Christmas ribbon, or you could put red and/or green light bulbs in your lamp post. These touches are inexpensive and easy, since the bulk of the decoration is already in place. You’re just dressing it for the holidays.

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