Curb Appeal Ideas & Inspiration

Old house enthusiasts save a ramshackle 1852 farmhouse from the wrecking ball and turn it into a cozy home filled with light and character.

A reimagined interior and second-story addition double the living area inside a narrow shotgun house, while respecting its historical roots

A California couple renovate a trio of vintage cottages as a singular home where the rooms are linked by garden paths instead of hallways, and nature is always close at hand.

If your house looks rundown or just plain old unremarkable on the outside, chances are, buyers won’t want to stop and look inside. Here are our tried and true tips to dramatically improve curb appeal so you can confidently sell your home.

In this review, we look at the best mailboxes for a range of needs. Whether you're looking for more capacity, higher security, or sleeker curb appeal, we’re here to help.

A couple with two young sons takes the starch out of a venerable California Craftsman, respecting its history while updating the interior and adding an overlay of fun.

A rebuilt front porch, new siding, and a roof extension with brackets give a nondescript house a big curb-appeal boost.

A 1938 house’s deft redo turns the layout upside down. Now lower-level cooking and dining spots open onto outdoor spaces that are magnets for family and friends.

With a wraparound porch and oversize windows that frame the views, an updated rear addition embraces its pastoral setting—and readies a well-loved, almost 220-year-old farmhouse for another century of family life

With an upgraded entry, revised rooflines, and a sophisticated tone-on-tone color scheme, architect Jeff Troyer smooths out the awkward angles on a Colonial Revival cottage.

A welcoming kitchen was at the top of the wish list for the owners of this 1920s Colonial Revival. The resulting renovation delivered everything they hoped for while respecting the house’s heritage.

Welcome fall and your guests with these seasonal decorating ideas that make a colorful impression.

With a full-width front porch, a new two-story garage, and a fresh color palette, architect Jeff Troyer gives a 1953 Cape the upgraded look and function it deserves.

The style may be synonymous with heavy and dark, but this 1930s Tudor Revival dispels that notion, with expanded space, a more open flow, and a brightened-up interior that enhances its vintage character.

When a city dweller decamps to the country and tackles the renovation of a 19th-century schoolhouse, there are more than a few lessons to be learned.

Enhance your entrance with these projects to amp up curb appeal and boost your mood every time you come home.

Built in 1891, the gracious Shingle-style house had welcomed more than a century of family gatherings. Revived and improved during a nine-month renovation documented by TOH TV, it stands ready for its current owners to add their own chapter to its history

A young couple tackle the project of a lifetime, showing what’s possible when you’ve got DIY skills, a go-for-it attitude, and stamina to spare. See this Cape Cod-style home get a complete makeover.

Determined to get it right, a couple take their time—10-plus years—putting a plan in place to transform their 1970s house into the open, light-filled, character-rich home they always wanted.

See how this modest 1937 cottage grows into a unique family home, thanks to a couple’s passion for preserving and building upon its homespun appeal.

Here is what you need to know to install a mailbox and new post.

You’ve heard the saying before: Fail to prepare—prepare to fail. But whether it’s because prep work is viewed as an unnecessary expense or it just boils down to impatience, many home improvers fail to properly prepare their surfaces before applying paint. We sat down with TOH painting pro Nick Slavik to find out how important it is to take the time to prep and prime.

We remodeled two houses during our Charleston 2018 TV season. Many fans asked for the exact colors of the Elliotborough exterior, and here they are

Looking for the best patio doors? The window-door hybrid has never looked—or performed—better. Here’s how to find the right French doors for your house and budget.

Increase your curb appeal with a letter box that suits your house’s style

The top exterior revamps from the Reader Remodel Contest 2016

See how these unbelievable front yard transformations reveal the power of paint, plantings, and facade face-lifts.

Learn the history behind shapely architectural ruins

Tips for ensuring you display Old Glory with honor and respect

Remedy curb appeal eyesores with these off-label uses for around-the-house products