Curb Appeal in a Day: Replace Old Hardware

Curb Appeal in a Day: Install Window Boxes

 

Curb Appeal in a Day: Paint the Front Door

 

Curb Appeal in a Day: Create Perfect Symmetry

 

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Curb Appeal in a Day: Dress Up Your Porch with Seating

 

Curb Appeal in a Day: Install Outdoor Lighting

 

Curb Appeal in a Day: Do a Mailbox Makeover

Mailboxes should complement the home and express the homeowner’s personality. If your mailbox is attached to the house, pick a style and finish that matches your home’s trimmings. For a mailbox that sits closer to the road, surround your mailbox with a beautiful flowering garden to instantly make your front yard more welcoming and approachable. Consider painting the mailbox and post to coordinate with the home’s color scheme, or personalize your mailbox with vinyl decals that list your address.

The 15 Best Mailboxes of 2023 That Are Practical and Stylish

 

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Curb Appeal in a Day: Renew Planter Beds

 

Curb Appeal in a Day: Create an Instant Garden

 

Garden for Curb Appeal: Take It to the Next Level

 

 

 

Curb Appeal in a Weekend: Make a Grand Entry

 

Even with a small budget, there are ways to draw attention to your front door and improve curb appeal. Turn your home’s entry into an inviting focal point by adding a few well-chosen and nicely arranged plants on the front porch. Molding also acts as an architectural eyeliner when applied to the sides and top of the doorway. Notice how the white door casing makes this door pop.

 

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Curb Appeal in a Weekend: Create a New Planting Bed

 

Curb Appeal in a Weekend: Add Shutters or Accent Trim

 

Curb Appeal in a Weekend: Replace Gutters and Downspouts

 

Curb Appeal in a Weekend: Add Arbors or Fence Panels

 

Curb Appeal in a Weekend: Add Outdoor Art

Give your yard a little whimsy and curb appeal by adding weather-resistant artwork. Choose pieces that complement your home’s natural palette and exterior elements. Birdbaths, metal cutouts, sculptures, and wind chimes are good choices for outdoor art.

This glass birdbath from Better Homes & Gardens ($26, Walmart) features a colorful butterfly design. Water sculptures function as yard art, and the gurgling sounds are soothing and make hot days feel cooler. Place fountains on level ground in optimum hearing and sight vantage points.

How to Build a Terra-Cotta Fountain

 

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Curb Appeal in a Weekend: Create a Street-Side Garden

Planting colorful flowers is a surefire way to increase your home’s curb appeal. Use bold, bright hues to create a big impact, even if you have limited space. Greet guests with a colorful garden in your parking strip (between the street and sidewalk). For an easy street-side garden plan, feature native plants such as Aster, Baptisia, and purple coneflower.

 

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Curb Appeal in a Month: Upgrade Railings

Porch and stoop railings can deteriorate quickly if not properly cared for. If your railings are past their prime, look for quality wood or metal components to replace the existing material and improve curb appeal. As with other improvements attached directly to the house, make sure the color, scale, design, details, and material are compatible with the home’s main features. Porch railings supply an integral part of a home’s exterior aesthetic, helping to reinforce a home’s style.

 

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Curb Appeal in a Month: Renew Paint, Siding, and Trim

 

Curb Appeal in a Month: Tile Your Doorstep

 

Curb Appeal in a Month: Dress Up the Driveway

 

Curb Appeal in a Month: Build a Walkway

 

Curb Appeal in a Month: Apply Stone Veneer

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Front Entry Update

 

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Entryway House Numbers

 

Front Entry Walkway

 

Front Entry Paint Colors

 

Front Entry Landscape Ideas

 

Front Entry Smart Tech

 

Front Entry Steps

 

Front Door Makeover

Paint isn’t the only way to add interest to your front door. Install trim to update your front entry with architectural character. This curb appeal project works especially well with flat doors; add simple plywood paneling or picture molding for a DIY paneled makeover.

 

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Front Entry Decorating

 

Front Entry Architecture

 

Cohesive Front Entry

A well-planned front door entryway idea results in a cohesive look with the rest of your home’s exterior design. In this front entry, the arch in the window above the door is a prominent design element reappearing in the overhead awning. You can also apply this concept when choosing outdoor planters or patio furniture.

 

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Front Entry Landing Spot

 

Front Door Entryway Ideas

 

Front Entry Walkway Ideas

 

Front Entry Lighting

 

Easy Front Entry Landscaping

 

Front Entry Additions

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Front Entry Accessories