Duplex curb appeal

With a few simple changes and creative ideas, you can transform your house. Learn how to add character to a plain house exterior.

Now that I can finally show you the outside of the townhouse, I wanted to share some photos of the teeny, tiny little spruce we gave it to boost the…

Have you fallen victim to these simple house exterior fails? Maybe it’s too much House Beautiful or wine with the neighbor… Whatever the reason, you’re smarter than that! Take a step back. Evaluate. And let’s get to work on fixing these house fails with simple changes.

Two sisters who own brick&batten are helping homeowners transform their current house into the home of their dreams with digital exterior makeovers.

We haven’t done all that much to the outside of the duplex yet because there’s been so much to do on the inside. Most of it – like the front and back porches – will have to wait until the weather gets nice again. But the front door needed to go sooner rather than later. We ... Read More about A Little Curb Appeal Goes a Long Way

You showed us your amazing curb appeal transformations. Now see which ones were finalists in our Reader Remodel Contest, as picked by you and the editors of <em>This Old House</em>

When most people think about buying their first home, three options typically come to mind: single-family home, townhouse, or condo. But there’s a fourth option to consider: a duplex home. Owning a duplex in Boston, MA, or Seattle, WA, has certain perks, like getting you into homeownership with some mortgage [...]