Curb Appeal

A small, white house with a gabled roof, burgundy shutters, and a front porch featuring lattice skirting.
This Plain White Home Transformed Into the Cutest Storybook CottageHome Projects
The outside of the home is an extension of the colorful palette on the inside.
Abby Monteil
Nov 29, 2025
This Home's Retro Curb Appeal Makeover Feels Straight Out of Palm SpringsHome Projects
The homeowner’s point of inspiration was the new tile.
Sarah Everett
Oct 28, 2025
This Home Got Its Stunning Historic Look Back (for Less Than You'd Think!)Home Projects
Get ready to drool over the wood detailing, roof color, dog statues, and dreamy fall backdrop.
Sarah Everett
Sep 18, 2025
What the Color of Your Front Door Says About YouReal Estate
According to folklore.
Jennifer Billock
May 27, 2025
The Best Paint Colors for Your Porch, According to Real Estate AgentsReal Estate
Agents from across the country weighed in.
Mili Mansaray
Apr 10, 2025
I Tried the “Thrill, Fill, Spill” Method for Planters — And Gardening Has Never Felt EasierHome Projects
Read this for a beautiful fall front porch (or stoop or windowsill).
Sarah Everett
Sep 13, 2024
The One Place Where Boosting Curb Appeal Can Be Tricky
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You don’t need to own a house to have this problem.
Heather Bien
Aug 25, 2023
What Real Estate Agents Really Think About Painting Brick
REAL ESTATE
It’s a divisive topic.
Quincy Bulin
Aug 22, 2023
Here’s Everything You Need to Know About Juliet Balconies
STYLE
Yep, there’s a Shakespeare reference here!
Samantha Benoit
Aug 22, 2023
The Old-School Front Yard Accessory That’s Making a ComebackReal Estate
This unexpected addition could boost your curb appeal.
Brittany Anas
Aug 8, 2023
15 Welcoming Front Porch Decorating Ideas for the Summer and BeyondDecorating
According to the pros!
Sarah Lyon
Jun 28, 2024
I’m Blown Away by This Dated Home’s Curb Appeal TransformationHome Projects
Strategic changes made all the difference.
Megan Baker Detloff
Jun 8, 2024
The First Thing You Should Do in Your Yard for Spring, According to the Pros
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According to curb appeal pros.
Sarah Kuta
Mar 25, 2024
The Overlooked Paint Color That’ll Spruce Up Your Front DoorReal Estate
According to a home stager.
Grace Cassidy
Oct 2, 2023
7 Questions You Didn't Think to Ask Neighbors About Your Yard Before BuyingReal Estate
They’re an overlooked resource.
Sarah Kuta
Sep 26, 2023
Boost Your Curb Appeal with These Small Front Yard Landscaping IdeasHome Projects
Small front yards can still be big on style, and these 10 landscaping ideas prove it.
Jennifer Prince
Sep 25, 2023
A Charcoal-Colored Cottage Gets an Adorable Pink and White Redo
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Could this be Barbie’s dream cottage? Probably.
Sarah Everett
Sep 22, 2023
This Unexpected Pastel Is the Top Trending Front Door Color for 2024Decorating
The top picks are a mix of vibrant, unexpected hues.
Arielle Tschinkel
Sep 18, 2023
What the Color of Your Mailbox Says About YouReal Estate
According to real estate experts.
Jennifer Billock
Sep 6, 2023
12 Gourd-geous Fall Front Door Ideas to Greet the Season in Style
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‘Tis the season to spruce up your front door with pumpkins, wreaths, candles, and more.
Shelby Deering
Sep 5, 2023
The Dated Driveway Features Buyers Always NoticeReal Estate
According to real estate pros.
Lauren Wellbank
Sep 5, 2023
These 7 Plants & Bushes Could Fool You in Listing Photos — Here's WhyReal Estate
It’s like they’re catfishing.
Quincy Bulin
Aug 2, 2023
I Painted the Inside of My Front Door a Color Everyone Told Me Not ToReal Estate
I’m in love with it.
Shifrah Combiths
Jul 11, 2023
B&A: An Overgrown Front Yard Gets a Chic “Mid-Century Desert” Makeover
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The new look strikes the perfect balance of welcoming and private.
Megan Baker Detloff
Jun 21, 2023
7 Unexpected Places to Paint to Increase Your Curb AppealReal Estate
They’re low-stress and budget-friendly.
Sarah Kuta
Jun 12, 2023
7 Kinds of Flowers Homebuyers Love Seeing in Front YardsReal Estate
According to real estate pros.
Heather Bien
Jun 3, 2023
5 Striking Alternatives to Grass Lawns, According to Real Estate ProsReal Estate
They’re sustainable and budget-friendly.
Merlisa Lawrence Corbett
May 16, 2023
7 Things Real Estate Experts Don't Want You to Notice Around the YardReal Estate
If you have any of these, take care of them ASAP.
Sarah Kuta
May 10, 2023
The Easy $25 Accessory That’ll Boost Your Curb Appeal by a Long ShotReal Estate
Spruce up your sanctuary with this quick swap.
Laura Ratliff
May 2, 2023
5 Simple Front Yard Projects Realtors Say You Should Do Every YearReal Estate
These quick fixes give an instant boost of curb appeal.
Jennifer Billock
May 1, 2023
3 Paint Colors You'll Want to Use on the Outside of Your House This Season
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Your next canvas is your home’s exterior, according to real estate experts.
Barbara Bellesi Zito
Apr 16, 2023
6 Things You’re Going to Want in Your Yard This SpringReal Estate
According to real estate pros.
Nichole Talbot
Apr 9, 2023
The Backyard No-Nos That Instantly Date Your Home
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Artificial features are on their way out.
Sarah Kuta
Apr 1, 2023
This Budget-Friendly Decorating Trick Can Instantly Up Your Door’s Curb AppealDecorating
It’s inspired by peel-and-stick wallpaper, and it’s high-impact.
Savannah West
Mar 9, 2023
B&A: A 1936 Fixer-Upper Ramps up the Curb Appeal with a Classic Color Scheme
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Fresh paint brought out the best in this charming old house.
Sarah Everett
Feb 11, 2023
The Curb Appeal No-Nos That Instantly Date Your HomeReal Estate
There are a few things to avoid, according to real estate pros.
Jennifer Billock
Feb 7, 2023
This Is the Biggest Thing Your Neighbors Judge You ForReal Estate
Here's how a real estate agent says to fix it.
Ashley Abramson
Jan 22, 2023
16 Things You Should Do Before Selling Your Home in the SpringReal Estate
According to a real estate agent.
Lauren Wellbank
Jan 18, 2023
5 Front Door Paint Colors That Pop in the SnowReal Estate
According to real estate agents.
Heather Bien
Dec 17, 2022
The 9 Mistakes Winter Home Sellers Make in Their Yards Real Estate
Even if Mother Nature boosts your curb appeal with freshly fallen snow, you’ll need to step it up.
Barbara Bellesi Zito
Dec 5, 2022
Easy, Inexpensive Ways to Boost Your Curb Appeal, According to HGTV’s Dave and Jenny MarrsHome Projects
The "Fixer to Fabulous" hosts have some tips to make your exterior shine.
Lillian Brown
Nov 29, 2022
I Wish I'd Taken a Closer Look at the Trees in My Yard Before Buying My HomeReal Estate
My advice to future homebuyers? Always look up.
Charli Penn
Nov 9, 2022
The Best Types of House Numbers for Curb AppealReal Estate
How to address your home, according to real estate agents.
Barbara Bellesi Zito
Nov 8, 2022
Here’s Why TikTok’s “Clover Lawns” Are Gaining Popularity Among HomeownersReal Estate
Have you heard of them?
Carla Delgado
Nov 6, 2022
B&A: This Front Entrance's Curb Appeal-Boosting Refresh Cost Less Than $300
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Paint rescued the front door AND the concrete steps in this budget-friendly refresh for fall.
Sarah Everett
Nov 2, 2022
7 Kinds of Doorknobs Real Experts Agents Wish You Wouldn’t Install Real Estate
Electronic keypads, faux French knobs, and even DIY faves have all got to go.
Lauren Wellbank
Nov 1, 2022
B&A: A White Front Door Gets an Autumn-Inspired $20 Refresh
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The "before" was the perfect blank canvas.
Sarah Everett
Oct 18, 2022
4 Front Entryway Mistakes Real Estate Agents Wish You Wouldn’t Make Real Estate
They're easy to sidestep, if you will.
Barbara Bellesi Zito
Oct 2, 2022
The Best Color to Paint Exterior Trim, According to Real Estate Agents Real Estate
There's a definitive answer.
Jennifer Billock
Oct 1, 2022
B&A: A 1957 Ranch's Warped Exterior Gets a Modern Redo with Mid-Century Appeal
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This 1957 ranch's warped garage looks way more sophisticated after a major upgrade.
Sarah Everett
Sep 22, 2022
The Types of Mailboxes Real Estate Agents Wish You Wouldn’t InstallReal Estate
They need to be more about function than form.
Lauren Wellbank
Sep 14, 2022
This Curb Appeal Secret Comes Highly Recommended by a Veteran Real Estate Agent Real Estate
It turns heads.
Megan Johnson
Sep 11, 2022
The Pesky Shrubs You Should Never Plant in Your YardReal Estate
According to real estate pros.
Choncé Maddox
Sep 4, 2022
Now Is the Perfect Time to Resurrect Lawn KitschReal Estate
I’m calling for a quirky curb appeal revolution.
Madeline Bilis
Aug 25, 2022
The 7 Trees You Should Never Plant in Your Yard, According to Real Estate ProsReal Estate
They might deter future buyers.
Adrienne Jordan
Aug 2, 2022
B&A: A Standard Front Door Gets a Modern New Look (Yes, It's the Same Door!)Plants & Yard
A quick but ambitious DIY project took this front door from cookie cutter to contemporary.
Sarah Everett
Jul 25, 2022
This 4 Question Quiz Will Help You Pick the Perfect Color for Your Front DoorReal Estate
This not-at-all teen magazine inspired quiz will help you pick the perfect color for your home’s entrance.
Lauren Wellbank
Jul 8, 2022
These Are the Best Front Door and House Color CombinationsReal Estate
According to real estate experts.
Jennifer Billock
Jul 5, 2022
Before and After: A 1950s Brick Ranch's Redo Gives It Contemporary Curb Appeal
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This transformation gives the house a fresh update without losing all its retro charm.
Sarah Everett
Jul 2, 2022
The Color You Paint Your Front Door Could Affect Its Sale Price — By ThousandsReal Estate
Shut the front door.
Megan Johnson
Jun 23, 2022
Before and After: A Historic But Basic Black Front Door Goes Bright and BoldPlants & Yard
This 1910 door had been painted over plenty of times, but stripping it down and repainting it in a fresh color gave it a completely new life.
Sarah Everett
Jun 22, 2022