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A white house with pillars has a front door painted with BEHR Adirondack Blue paint. The door is surrounded by plants.
Exterior

What Is the Best Paint for Front Doors?

By Manasa Reddigari, Updated by Theresa Clement

A split image showing fiber cement siding on the left and vinyl siding on the right.
Exterior

Fiber Cement Siding vs. Vinyl Siding: Important Factors to Consider When Updating Your Home’s Exterior

By Timothy Dale

Side by Side of Yellow Fiberglass Front Door and Beige Steel Front Door
Exterior

Fiberglass vs. Steel Front Doors: Which Are Better for Your Home’s Entry?

By Lori Lovely

Philips Hue outdoor light 01
Reviews

This Easy Upgrade Can Transform Your Outdoor Space

By Paul Rankin, Kat Hodgins

A home with white garage doors with accents and windows.
Exterior

12 Garage Door Ideas for Your Next Exterior Update

By Savannah Sher

The Best Artificial Grass Options
Reviews

You Might Mistake Our Favorite Artificial Grass for the Real Thing

By Timothy Dale

6 Smart Ways to Prevent a Soggy Yard with Every Rain Shower
Exterior

6 Smart Ways to Prevent a Soggy Yard with Every Rain Shower

By Glenda Taylor

Modern house with wooden bridge out front lit up at night.
Exterior

Experts Predict These 5 Curb Appeal Trends Will Be Big in 2025

By Sandi Schwartz

Hardscaping stairs in a backyard with a stone wall and foliage.
Lawn & Garden

How Much Hardscaping Is Too Much? Experts Weigh In

By Teresa Odle

A yellow two-story home features manicured landscaping and a clean exterior.
Curb Appeal

13 Outdoor Upgrades That Make Your Home More Valuable

By Glenda Taylor, Updated by Amy Anderson

A person wearing rubber gloves is staining a wooden fence.
Exterior

How to Stain a Fence

By Manasa Reddigari, Bob Vila, Updated by Theresa Clement

A window planter with an assortment of colorful flowering platns.
Lawn & Garden

20 Plants That Are Perfect for Window Boxes

By Kat Hodgins, Jennifer Noonan, Updated by Gretchen Heber

decorative straw bale ideas
Exterior

8 Ways to Use Straw Bales for Festive and Functional Outdoor Decor

By Jennifer Noonan

Backyard with lawn chairs and dry, dead grass.
Exterior

The Best Drought-Resistant Grass for Dry Summers

By Manasa Reddigari, Bob Vila

A construction crew paves a driveway using heavy machinery.
Exterior

How Much Does It Cost to Pave a Driveway?

By Brie Greenhalgh, Evelyn Auer

A view of a garage with a green door.
Exterior

Building a Garage: Costs and Key Considerations, Explained

By Brie Greenhalgh, Evelyn Auer

Garage Door Replacement Cost Range + Average - 1
Exterior

How Much Does Garage Door Replacement Cost? 

By Brie Greenhalgh, Evelyn Auer

Visual 1 - HomeAdvisor - Asphalt Driveway Cost - Cost Range + Average - April 2024
Exterior

How Much Does an Asphalt Driveway Cost?

By Katie Flannery, Evelyn Auer

A collage of the best solar flagpole lights illuminating the American flag.
Reviews

The Best Solar Flagpole Lights for 24/7 Flag Display, Tested

By Glenda Taylor, Timothy Dale

The Kayiune Solar Flagpole Light lighting the American flag on a dark background.
Curb Appeal

Light Up Old Glory: A Radiant Flagpole Light, Tested and Reviewed

By Glenda Taylor