2026 MVPs: Curb Appeal Updates with Extra Benefits

Curb Appeal

Your home's exterior sets the tone for everything inside. Make an unforgettable first impression with inspiring projects, expert tips, and budget-smart ideas to add personality, value, and pride to your property.

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Curb Appeal

Most Homeowners Ignore These Landscape Design Details—Until Foundation Problems Appear

By Sandi Schwartz

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Curb Appeal

Why You Should Care About Your Home’s Curb Appeal, Even If You Aren’t Selling Anytime Soon

By Sandi Schwartz

A cheerful woman stands in a bright kitchen, sipping from a yellow mug. Sunlight streams through striped window blinds, creating a warm, relaxed atmosphere.
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This Interior Update Actually Improves Curb Appeal (Yes, You Read That Correctly)

By Sandi Schwartz

Zinc metal roof on home.
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6 House and Roof Color Combinations for the Ultimate Curb Appeal

By Theresa Clement

Woman in front of backyard greenhouse planting flower bulbs in clay pots.
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This Spring’s Home Trends Have Something for Everyone—Even “Midimalists”

By Sandi Schwartz

Man with a trucker hat and tattooed arms is building a retaining wall out of paver stones in a yard with no grass.
Curb Appeal

The Dos and Don’ts of Building Retaining Walls 

By Glenda Taylor

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3 On-Trend Container Garden Combos for 2026

By Sandi Schwartz

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The Curb Appeal Upgrade Most Homeowners Forget—10 Options to Shop Right Now

By Sandi Schwartz

Black Vinyl Coated Chainlink Fence
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Landscape Designers Say These Yard Features Are Killing Your Curb Appeal

By Sandi Schwartz

Mailbox to Go Post Kit Review
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Finally, a Mailbox Kit With Concrete-Free Installation That Works

By Sarah Fulghum

Bob Vila editor's house with Govee Outdoor Strip Lights installed along the roofline.
Curb Appeal

The Genius Way to Hang Christmas Lights On Your House This Year

By Jenny Stanley

A large, beautiful home that has stairs leading from the sidewalk to the front door, complete with handrails.
Curb Appeal

Step Right Up: 15 Front Step Ideas for a Stunning Entry

by Paul Rankin

Modern light grey house with black window frames and house number spelled out.
Curb Appeal

I Asked Three Color Experts How to Choose Modern Exterior House Colors. Here’s Their Best Advice.

By Theresa Clement

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A Familiar Name Aced Our Test of the Top Bermuda Grass Seeds 

By Jasmine Harding

Beautifully landscaped front yard with flowers, lush grass and bushes is in foreground.
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We Asked Landscaping Pros the 3 Biggest Curb Appeal Mistakes to Avoid

By Sandi Schwartz

Tan colored Craftsman Style Bungalow house
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5 Craftsman-Style Curb Appeal Ideas That Aren’t Just for Bungalows

By Sandi Schwartz

A modern house with colorful plants in the front for curb appeal.
Curb Appeal

These Are the Best Plants for Boosting Curb Appeal, According to Real Estate Pros

By Lori Lovely

A white home with a porch decorated with planters.
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17 Super Easy Curb Appeal Projects You Can Do in a Day

By Nina Malkin, Updated by Theresa Clement

CertainTeed New-Victorian House
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5 Exterior Updates You’ll Want to Steal From This Charming Neo-Victorian

By Sandi Schwartz

Side by Side of Yellow Fiberglass Front Door and Beige Steel Front Door
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Fiberglass vs. Steel Door: Which is Better for Your Home’s Entry?

By Lori Lovely, Updated by Paul Rankin