Curb Appeal

Secrets to Curb Appeal

What kind of first impression does your front entry make? Try these quick-fix ideas to transform your home.

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Freshen Your Front Door

New finishes on the door and the floor give this entrance a welcoming new look without costly renovation.

A front door says a lot about a home. And it is true that old ones add character. Can the beauty of an antique door be combined with the durability of a new one? It's not as hard as you might think. (View step-by-step instructions for giving a door a weathered look.) This mahogany door was gorgeous but a little too new for the homeowners' taste. Instead of waiting a century for it to age, they sought some help from a faux finish artist.

The homeowners also wanted a quick fix to mask their unattractive concrete stoop. Removing it would be too expensive for their budget, so the artist gave it a fresh look with paint.

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