Curb Appeal | This Old House

Curb Appeal Remodels

exterior view of a wrap around porch on a pale blue folk victorian house

A newlywed's stepdad recreated detailed gingerbread trim for the best curb appeal redo from the Search for America's...

Rebuilt Wrap-Around Porch for a Folk Victorian

remodeled cape cod two story house set in a manicured lawn. the house has one large field stone chimney on the right side, and an american flag hung to the left side of the door. gree shutters hang on the downstairs windows

Borrow from these before-and-afters and give the neighbors something to talk about

6 Jaw-Dropping Curb-Appeal Makeovers

Curb Appeal Design Inspiration

jelly bean second empire row houses in St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada

A fresh coat of paint can pep up any old abode's exterior. Not convinced? Read on for paint color inspiration that...

Editors' Picks: Our Favorite Colorful Houses

Photoshop redo in Omaha, Nebraska

A gable-topped entry porch and a new dormer help give a flat facade major curb appeal

Photoshop Redo: Perking up a Plain Cape

32 More Scary Houses Turned into More Spectacular Homes

TOH readers took on another batch of rundown abodes and remade them into cheery and beautiful houses

32 More Scary Houses Turned into Spectacular Homes

Curb Appeal Shopping Guides

rustic looking wood bench with a driftwood finish set on a weathered wood deck, with plant-covered plant stand to the right, and various-sized potted plants resting on the deck, and greenery in the background

Seating, lights, and other accents that incorporate wood, aged metal, copper, and natural fibers are perfect for...

5 Easy Pieces: Rustic Curb Appeal

ceramic house numbers shopping

Decorative digits with handcrafted appeal are an easy way to personalize your entry

Ceramic House Numbers

front porch with entry light pendant, all about entry lights

More than just a beacon leading to the front door, exterior lighting helps define the look of a house. With planning...

All About Front Entry Lighting

More Curb Appeal Ideas

Photoshop redo in Huntsville, Alabama, after

An eye-catching portico and a reworked facade impart a welcoming new look

Photoshop Redo: Adding Cottage Character

diversity of flowers planted together in a dramatic entry garden

Turn your home into the belle of the block with these dozen exterior fixes—best done while the temperatures are warm

12 Upkeep Ideas to Add Curb Appeal

concrete steps clad in stone

Overhaul your boring concrete porch with bluestone and natural-stone veneers

How to Clad Concrete Steps in Stone

front door arch shielded by flowers, shrubs, and a picket fence for Before and After Front Yard: Private and Inviting

A revamped facade and lush border plantings deliver street-side charm

A Private and Inviting Front Yard

an array of flowering plants and shrubs

This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook shows how to improve curb appeal with a new planting bed

How to Prune and Replace Foundation Plants

after curb appeal makeover

Six of our favorite front-yard transformations reveal the power of paint, plantings, and facade face-lifts

You Won't Believe These Ugly-Duckling Makeovers!

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