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Could your home benefit from a boost of curb appeal?

After all, your home’s exterior is what most of the world (or at least the neighborhood) sees, and you want to create a strong, lasting first impression.

Whether you’re preparing to sell your home or looking to increase its value, you can do it easily and affordably with a few simple tricks.

Take a look at these four projects to help your house make a best-in-class first impression.

Painting a door
Just a freshly painted front door can make a big impact.

1. Give Your Doors a Makeover

Your front door sets the mood for the rest of your home’s appearance. Instead of going with a color that blends in with the rest of the house, opt for a bold color to enhance your home’s style.

Painting your front door is an easy do-it-yourself project and only costs about $75, although a door installation contractor could also do the job.


New door and hardware

2. Add New Hardware

Upgrading your front door’s hardware is a simple, cost-effective way to add curb appeal to your home.

You can choose from a variety of colors and metal types, like silver, gold, satin nickel, copper, oiled bronze, and more.

Plus, hardware comes in many shapes and sizes. With all of these options to choose from, you can easily find hardware to match your personal style and enhance your home’s aesthetic.

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Danny Lipford

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Danny Lipford is a home improvement expert and television personality who started his remodeling business, Lipford Construction, at the age of 21 in Mobile, Alabama. He gained national recognition as the host of the nationally syndicated television show, Today's Homeowner with Danny Lipford, which started as a small cable show in Mobile. Danny's expertise in home improvement has also led him to be a contributor to popular magazines and websites and the go-to source for advice on everything related to the home. He has made over 200 national television appearances and served as the home improvement expert for CBS's The Early Show and The Weather Channel for over a decade. Danny is also the founder of 3 Echoes Content Studio, TodaysHomeowner.com, and Checking In With Chelsea, a décor and lifestyle blog.

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