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As much as we know you want to surprise the mom in your life with new siding and all brand-new windows, the chances of a project of this scale going unnoticed is pretty much impossible, especially since she is likely the best person to pick out the colors and styles! Here are 6 other ways to spruce up your home’s exterior for a Mother’s Day surprise.

1. Plant new flowers or a tree. A tree like the Autumn Cherry grows quickly and flowers beautifully, giving Mom something to enjoy when in season.

2. The Ring Wi Fi Enabled Video Doorbell is great for a couple of reasons. First, it’s installed within a matter of minutes. With this product, you’re able to see, hear, and speak to anyone at your door via your smartphone, tablet or PC. This is great for safety reasons and also for monitoring when all your Amazon packages come in the mail. 

3. Another item easy to install that packs a big punch as far as ambiance is landscape lighting. Line the driveway or patios with lights like these to create soft brilliance after dusk. 

4. Similar to landscape lighting, hanging outdoor holiday lights over the patio or deck is easy and quick, and can completely transform the look of your backyard.

5. Re-stain the deck. Ok, this one is more labor intensive and requires a couple of days to pull off. But if you find some neighborhood youths to help out, and followthese guidelines, the deck will look great in no time.

6. Hang a birdfeeder. This is a super easy task that not only provides quality birding entertainment for the rest of the summer, but if you have the kids or grandkids help make and decorate a feeder, you’ll add a helping dose of the warm fuzzies to this gift.