Exteriors286 Stories
Gardening and LandscapingThe 3 Top Ways to Light Up Your Landscape
Whether you're lighting a small side garden or a wide swath of yard, you'll be in the dark without understanding these essential elements
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Front Door ColorsFront and Center Color: When to Paint Your Door Black
Love the idea of a black front door? Here are 8 exterior palettes to make it work
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TrimShutter Cutouts: A Window to One's Soul?
To settle on the perfect shape for this simple detail, follow your heart — or diamond, or maple leaf
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ExteriorsMaterials Matter on 3 Zurich Apartment Exteriors
Responding to Zurich's climate and love of modern design, these facades make the most of wood, glass and concrete
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Curb Appeal5 Bright Palettes for Front Doors
Splash bold green, blue, orange or red on your front door, then balance it with a more restrained hue on the rest of the house
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ExteriorsRenovation Detail: The Gambrel Roof
With sloped sides rising to a graceful center point, the classic gambrel roof combines architectural beauty and interior breathing room
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ExteriorsModern Canadian Homes Showcase Clever Entryways
From hidden doors to sculptural steps, the entrances to these Ontario, Canada, dwellings make homecoming a special pleasure
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ExteriorsWalkway Landscaping Rolls Out the Welcome Mat
Add color and curb appeal to your home with a statement-making front landscape
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ExteriorsPick the Perfect Front Walkway Material
The right front pathway adds instant curb appeal to your home. Here's how to match the material to the look you want
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ExteriorsHelp! What Color Should I Paint My House Exterior?
Real homeowners get real help in choosing paint palettes. Bonus: 3 tips for everyone on picking exterior colors
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Remodeling Guides8 Ecofriendly Roof Options for Low Budgets and Up
Save resources with a cooling or sustainable roof or add-on that looks great and fits your price range
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