Stories from Houzz

Curb Appeal 157 Stories
Color
How to Paint Your Front Door, From Start to Finish
By Annie Thornton
Learn what you need to know about this weekend project, such as the best paint to use and the right time to do it
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Painting
How to Get Your Home’s Stucco Exterior Painted
By Erin Carlyle
Learn what’s involved in painting a stucco exterior and how much this project might cost
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Fall and Thanksgiving
10 Standout Fall Container Gardens With Extra Seasonal Pizazz
By Lauren Dunec Hoang
Ingredients like preserved leaves, berries and pumpkins add color and interest to potted designs
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Exterior Color
Choosing Color: 1 Cottage, 6 Striking New Color Schemes
By Jennifer Ott
See 6 color palettes for this sweet San Francisco home, vote for your favorite and then find out which one was chosen
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Landscape Design
10 Planting Ideas to Boost Your Garage’s Curb Appeal
By Lauren Dunec Hoang
See how to use vines, shrubs, colorful perennials, succulents and pots to enhance this overlooked planting spot
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Painting
What to Know About Getting Your Home’s Exterior Trim Painted
By Erin Carlyle
Learn when it makes sense to change the color of your exterior trim and how much this project might cost
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Farmhouses
How to Bring Modern Farmhouse Style to Your Porch
By Lauren Dunec Hoang
Give your porch or entryway a dose of rural charm with some of these top elements of farmhouse style
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Landscape Design
10 Friendly Front-Yard Seating Ideas
By Lauren Dunec Hoang
These gathering spots bring the party to the front of the house. Chat with neighbors and watch the world go by
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Front Yard Ideas
9 Gorgeous Front Yard Designs for the Sidewalk Garden
By Lauren Dunec Hoang
These perimeter planting ideas can boost your home’s curb appeal with more color, personality and seasonal interest
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Front Yard Ideas
7 Stylish Front Yard Ideas for Homes on Busy Streets
By Lauren Dunec Hoang
Create privacy and cut down on traffic noise while maintaining curb appeal
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Container Gardens
How to Plant a Beautiful, Thriving Window Box Garden
By Lauren Dunec Hoang
Improve your chance of success with these tips for choosing, combining and caring for plants in window boxes
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