Curb Appeal
From mailboxes to shutters, the curb appeal of your home can make a big difference. Discover ways to improve and maintain your home's curb appeal.
Front and Center
An entryway is more than just a door. Design it right, and it'll welcome friends, improve your home's curb appeal, and protect you from the weather
S15 E9: Flagpole
Norm makes a flagpole of strong Douglas fir, glued with epoxy, painted with marine paint and mounted on a welded steel ground anchor
Advances in Clear-Coats Make Them More Practical
See-through exterior finishes more closely match their makers' marketing hype
Low-Maintenance Landscaping Shrubs and Bushes
Our picks for the best landscaping shrubs and bushes that provide maximum beauty with minimal hassle.
Making a Grand Entrance
Expert painter John Dee walks us through his restoration of the McCues' handsome front portico.
Selecting a Cedar Shingle
Red or white? Re-shingling their house in Manchester, the McCues have ended up with the best of both colors.
New Life for a Dented Door
An unlikely material can make any banged-up steel door look good as new.
A Guide to Front Door Replacements
The front door to your house must be tough, yet handsome and gracious. See our list of options that cater to a variety of styles, budgets and quality.
Light Where You Need It
A common sense approach to outdoor lighting.
Opening Act
How to replace a window with a classic French door
A Pro Confides His Best Tips for Painting Exteriors
The best home brew for killing mold? Should you use a power washer? Decades of experience is distilled here for you.
Putting a Fresh Coat of Paint on Your Exterior
A good paint job protects the outside of your house like a thin, waterproof raincoat
Improve Your Home's Curb Appeal
There's no point envying the façades of other houses. Your home can undergo a dramatic change by adding just a few elements