Curb Appeal Videos

These This Old House videos showcase all of our curb appeal projects, how-tos, and designs.

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How to Build Window Flower Boxes

This Old House carpenter Nathan Gilbert and landscape contractor Jenn Nawada build custom window boxes for a colorful touch of curb appeal.
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How to Replace a Mailbox Post

Ask This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook helps a homeowner install a new curbside mailbox
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How to Swap the Swing of an Entry Door

If you want to reverse your door's swing, check out our guide and video to learn how to tackle this DIY project.
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How to Resize an Exterior Door

For a front door that keeps getting stuck on carpets, resizing can be a simple solution. This Old House's Tom Silva demonstrates how in this guide.
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A Step By Step Guide to Upgrading a Steel Lamppost

Using a PVC column kit and trim, you can build your own steel lamppost to add some lighting—and curb appeal—to your home.
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How to Replace Sidelights on a Front Door

This Old House general contractor Tom Silva replaces a pair of sidelights on a front door with new, insulated ones
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How To Install a New Storm Door in an Old Opening

This DIY guide and video, with This Old House general contractor Tom Silva, show you how to install a new storm door into an old opening.
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How to Install a Bluestone Landing on a Front Entry

This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook upgrades an old brick with bluestone slabs
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Best Tools to Pick Up Leaves

From power vacuums to leaf blowers, we share different tools you can use to get rid of fallen leaves in your yard.
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How To Upgrade a Concrete Urban Patio

This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook transforms an old, ugly city slab into an urban oasis and shares several tips and tricks.
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How To Repair a Rusted Wrought Iron Railing

In this guide, This Old House general contractor Tom Silva shows you how to repair a rusted wrought iron railing for your front staircase.
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How To Choose Materials for a Stone Wall

Planning a stone wall may feel overwhelming, but we can help. Explore different stone wall materials and installation methods in this guide.
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How to Install Exterior Trim Around a Stone Chimney

This Old House general contractor Tom Silva shows how to custom-fit PVC trim to a stone surface
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Making Modern Windows Work in a Historic Home

The trick to renovating a historic home is to use replacement windows with authentic period details, like Marvin Windows
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How To Build a Pathway Lamppost in 17 Simple Steps

Learn how to build a stylish pathway lamppost that enhances your outdoor space and provides functional lighting for garden paths and patios.
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How To Install a New Mailbox to Replace an Old One

In this how-to video, This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook shows how to install a mailbox and gives advice on mailbox placement.
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How To Install a Prehung Door

Need to replace an old exterior door? Learn how to install a new prehung exterior door with This Old House contractor Tom Silva.