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As the days grow shorter and the first chill of fall fills the air, you may feel inspired to update your home’s curb appeal. It's time to sweep away all memory of...
Most folks don’t think about replacing a garage door until they absolutely have to, waiting until it gets damaged or ...
Nothing sours a home’s first impression like a garage that’s seen better days. Fortunately, sprucing up that focal po...
You don't need a professional landscaper or construction crew to make your house the envy of the block. Borrow inspiration from these colorful outdoor projects to...
Sure, house numbers make it easier for mail carriers to find the right address, or for guests to know they've reached their destination, but house numbers do so m...
Whether your front door is drab, dated, or downright unwelcoming, you can change its look—and re-energize the soul of the space—with a few simple but artful chang...
The winter blues are real, but there’s hope, even for what feels like a cold, dead, and lifeless yard. Eject the doldrums from your winter landscape with one of t...
When shopping for a new front door, you'll want to keep a few things in mind. First, your choice should complement th...
Americans love cars. For evidence, look no further than the design of the average postwar home. The garage often clai...
It's a simple fact that curb appeal helps sell houses. But for those with no plans to move any time soon, a visually appealing exterior and landscaping is a point...
Sure, you’d love to amp up your public image and be the envy of the neighborhood. You just don’t want to work too hard at it! Lucky for you, the projects here are...
Every time you leave or return home, you can’t help but notice the garage door. But how often do you really look at i...
Bright flowers and colorful foliage are the easiest ways to amp up your curb appeal. If you're in a rush to get things growing, try one of these fast-blooming var...
As a well-known quip notes, "You never get a second chance to make a first impression. " The saying applies first and...
Autumn means cooler temps, crisper air, and, of course, pumpkins, leaves, and seasonal colors galore. Transform your front porch into a welcoming wonder with thes...
When it comes to putting your house on the market, you spend much of your time considering how to stage your rooms to...
Your home may not be as large or valuable as these celebrity pads, but don’t let that deter you from borrowing a few of these star-caliber ideas for enhancing you...
As warm weather arrives and you emerge into the light of spring, you may become suddenly aware of all the unsightly or dreary areas that mar your home's exterior....
It's almost shocking that a home upgrade as minor as replacing the front door can boost your home's curb appeal in such a major way! Courtesy of Masonite, these b...
When Remodeling magazine last published its annual Cost vs. Value Report, many were surprised to learn that, of all t...
Before guests even set foot inside your home, the front entrance establishes the tone for the rest of the space. The color you choose for your door might reflect ...
Every garden needs a focal point; for the front yard, that's usually the home’s entryway. When the front door is the ...
Your front yard, regardless of its size, plays an important role in your home's overall curb appeal. Your landscaping...
Why do we drive on the parkway and park on the driveway? That’s just one of life’s little mysteries, but there’s no m...
"You don't get a second chance to make a first impression." While this phrase usually refers to people, it also applies to houses. The exterior of your home offer...
These houses are packed to the gills with thousands of lights, life-size Santas, and even a few robots—enough to attract huge crowds of visitors and get everyone ...
Ice luminaries date back to the olden days, when if you wanted to illuminate winter darkness, you needed to use a lit...
Your front door is the face your home presents to the world. It sets your house’s style and tone. So if your entry is...
Unless your home is at exactly ground level, you probably have a step or two up to your door. High ranches and coloni...
Make your letter carrier do a double take with these 11 salvaged-material mailboxes that demonstrate real outside-the-box creativity.
Ostensibly, a home’s front door is there for one reason and one reason only: to let people come and go while keeping ...
In summer, it's a given that homeowners are spending more time on lawn care and gardening, but DIY curb appeal projec...
Liven up the front door and share your holiday spirit with the whole neighborhood this year!
Giving your home's exterior an update with new house numbers is as easy as 1-2-3.
Sometimes little changes can make a big difference. Here are ten ways to liven up a drab entry without breaking the bank.
Just like windows are the eyes to the soul, the outside of a home gives viewers a first impression of what’s inside. ...
Add some style—and value—to your home with these do-it-yourself curb appeal updates.
Carpenters install new prepainted shutters made from synthetic materials, with old-fashioned hinges and hardware.
Bob meets University of Vermont professor Tom Visser in Plymouth Notch to visit the birthplace of President Calvin Coolidge. They then go to see the Burtch-Udall ...
Bob meets general contractor Wes Lohr at the Colonial-style affordable home in Mashpee, Massachusetts.
Bob looks over the finishing touches, which have been put on the front porch. Also, Bob chats with the installers of the Pine shutters.
Carpenter Bob Ryley installs plantation shutters against a bedroom wall.
Carpenter Bob Ryley lays out and constructs a corner bracket for the accessible home.
Bob joins landscape designer Ruth Foster to discuss her plan for a stone patio and hot tub. Low-voltage outdoor lighting will also be installed.
After taking stock of progress that's been made, Bob begins wiring a hanging light fixture for a special colonial lantern in the front hall.