Curb Appeal

We'll review the pros and cons of fiberglass entry doors, the different styles and costs, and how they compare to steel and wood.

Inner beauty is important, but when it comes to your house, what's on the outside counts plenty

A more interesting roofline and an upgraded entry improve the profile of a 1970s raised ranch

Craftsman-inspired upgrades, including a proper front porch, transform a dreary one-story into a cozy bungalow

Traditional siding and a gracious porch restore curb appeal to a 1930s house

Earthy and attention-grabbing hues best suit this style from the early 1900s

Highlight the classic architecture of your colonial revival home while still showing your personality with these color scheme ideas.

You showed us your amazingly transformed home exteriors. Now see which ones were finalists in our annual Reader Remodel Contest

This guide will walk you through the process of building and installing a DIY address plaque post for the outside of your house.

A clever porch design and period details impart a more nuanced, Craftsman look

Packed with potential, these mini garden landscapes can benefit from a few design tricks of their own. Here are some window box ideas that’ll be sure to impress.

Learn how to artificially recreate the matte blue-green hues of copper left to the elements. It's easier than you think.

An over-the-entry addition and decorative millwork add style to a plain facade—and space upstairs

Making your house the stunner on the street doesn't have to break you or the bank

A tightly weatherstripped storm door can reduce air leakage around a front door by as much as 45 percent

The owners of the current TOH TV house used period illustrations, expert advice, and modern technology to find the right hues for their home

A relocated front door and a proper entry porch make this house more approachable

In this article, we'll explore 18 easy and impactful ways to transform your garden into an eclectic, purposeful, one-of-a-kind space.

These spring projects help improve your home's curb appeal and energy efficiency without breaking the bank.

If you're not irrigating your lawn, flower beds, and container plants using the most targeted, time-efficient methods possible, you're wasting water—and money

See how a bold paint makeover brings out the best in a home's architectural detail

Learn how to build a stylish pathway lamppost that enhances your outdoor space and provides functional lighting for garden paths and patios.

Read on to learn a landscape designer's strategies for maximizing the beauty and utility of a modest-size lot.

A handsome pergola-topped porch gives the eye—and visitors— good reason to linger

An exterior home remodel doesn't have to mean a soup-to-nuts transformation. Check out these clever, thrifty before and after curb appeal makeovers to create a more welcoming home.