Has your front door seen a bit of wear-and-tear? The front door doesn’t take up a lot of real estate on your home’s exterior, but its look and condition can make a big statement (for better or worse). The simplest way to bring it back to life is <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/renovations/blog/exterior-features-upgrade-paint-1916257/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">with paint</a>. Go for a new coat in the same colour it already is, or make a bolder statement by painting it a standout shade like red, yellow or green. However, if your door is beyond repair, your best bet is to replace it — but be sure to read these <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/mike-holmes/blog/mike-holmes-exterior-doors-tips-1913327/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">tips from Mike Holmes</a> first to save yourself any headaches. <br><br> Related: <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/paint/photos/paint-colours-sell-home-faster-1931472/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">10 Paint Colours That Will Help Your Home Sell Faster (and for More!)</a>

Now that your door’s base is looking fresh, why not give the hardware a bit of an overhaul, too? Swapping a worn handle for a sleek new model gives a great first impression, and you can instantly <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/renovations/photos/expert-tips-accessible-home-1941644/#currentSlide=6" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">enhance your home’s accessibility </a>by replacing a round knob with a horizontal lever-style handle (which is easier for people with dexterity issues to use). <br><br> Related: <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/real-estate/photos/major-curb-appeal-mistakes-thatll-scare-away-potential-home-buyers-1914482" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Major Curb Appeal Mistakes That'll Scare Away Potential Homebuyers</a>

Painting your home’s exterior is an obvious way to transform its look, but a total paint job can be costly and labour intensive. If you’re looking for a quicker refresh, take a look at the trim, just as Kortney and Dave Wilson did with this <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/shows/family-home-overhaul/photos/kortney-and-dave-wilson-overhaul-the-home-of-a-family-who-gives-despite-their-challenges-1941679/#currentSlide=10" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>Family Home Overhaul</em> home’s exterior update</a>. Trim often takes the brunt of wear-and-tear, so a fresh coat of paint can make a big difference. You can also try painting the trim in a different colour for a new look (here are a few <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/paint/photos/classic-exterior-paint-colours-1930351/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">classic exterior colour combos</a> that will almost always be winners). <br><br> Related: <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/real-estate/photos/12-ways-to-ramp-up-curb-appeal-with-nothing-but-paint-1902991/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">12 Ways to Ramp Up Curb Appeal With Nothing but Paint</a>

Good exterior lighting is important for safety, and lighting up your front yard or porch at night can really illuminate your home’s value. Whatever your home decor personality may be (<a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/decorating/blog/design-style-quiz-whats-your-home-decor-personality-1931870/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">take this quiz to find out</a>), you can find a new exterior light fixture to match, but HGTV expert Brian McCourt <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/outdoors/photos/expert-tips-winter-curb-appeal-1911343/#currentSlide=2" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">recommends downward soffit lighting</a> for maximum curb appeal and safety.

Swapping your home’s house-number hardware is a super simple, inexpensive update that can take your home from outdated to of-the-moment. An extra tip? Make sure the door numbers are big enough to be easy to read from the street (trust us: your future <a href="https://www.foodnetwork.ca/kitchen-basics/photos/ranking-canadian-retailers-grocery-delivery/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">delivery</a> drivers will thank you!). <br><br> Related: <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/renovations/photos/diy-home-renos-check-off-list-this-winter-1945283/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">10 DIY Home Renos & Upgrades You Can Check Off Your List This Winter</a>

Landscaping can go a long way towards making your home’s exterior look beautiful, and it can even <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/real-estate/photos/landscaping-ideas-to-increase-property-value-1914905/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">help increase your property value</a> — when it’s done right. However, the simplest way to update your exterior landscaping could be to simply declutter. If you’ve lived in your home for a long time, chances are that you’ve accumulated a lot of unnecessary things (like dead plants, pieces of old lumber and broken planters) that could be masking your home’s true potential. Do a thorough declutter for a clean exterior aesthetic — the minimal landscaping Scott McGillivray showcased for <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/shows/buyers-bootcamp-with-scott-mcgillivray/photos/renovation-beachside-bungalow-1916308/#currentSlide=8" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">this <em>Buyer’s Bootcamp </em>home exterior</a> makes a great impression, for example. <br><br> Related:<a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/green-living/photos/plants-that-flower-in-winter-1921590/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> 20 Indoor and Outdoor Plants That Will Flower in the Winter</a>

Neutral or white paint looks great on a home’s exterior, but going too neutral can rob your house of character. By giving a small detail like your mailbox a burst of bright colour, you can easily bring in some personality and contrast. Bonus points? Match your sunny yellow mailbox to your exterior planters, like Tiffany Pratt and Brian McCourt did with <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/shows/family-home-overhaul/photos/brian-mccourt-and-tiffany-pratt-renovate-a-moms-leaky-disaster-into-a-home-sanctuary-1943486/#currentSlide=10" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">this <em>Family Home Overhaul</em> design</a>. <br><br> Related:<a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/outdoors/photos/winter-patio-staples-outdoor-gatherings-1944587/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> Want Some Fresh Air This Winter? These Patio Staples Are Perfect for Outdoor Gatherings</a>

Having a well-defined path from the sidewalk to your front door is a functional value add — and it looks great. Whether you have a brick path installed, opt to integrate square pavers into the landscaping (as Sebastian Clovis and Tiffany Pratt did with <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/shows/family-home-overhaul/photos/sebastian-clovis-and-tiffany-pratt-transform-a-problem-filled-home-for-syrian-refugees-1943285/#currentSlide=10" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">this charming <em>Family Home Overhaul</em> exterior transformation)</a> or <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/outdoors/photos/how-to-makeover-your-backyard-for-spring-less-than-100-1925274/#currentSlide=6" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">DIY a path</a> from salvaged wood or other materials, adding a safe walkway can give your home’s curb appeal a modern makeover. <br><br> Related: <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/scott-mcgillivray/photos/scott-mcgillivray-inexpensive-ways-add-value-to-home-1925520/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Scott McGillivay's 12 Inexpensive (or Free!) Ways to Add Value to Your Home</a>

You’d be surprised at how big a difference something as simple as adding a new (or replacing an old, grungy) doormat can make to your home’s overall curb appeal. Want a custom look? Get inspired by <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/diy/blog/diy-fun-festive-winter-doormat-1943691/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">this easy doormat DIY</a> and create your own perfect front entrance. <br><br> Related: <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/outdoors/photos/expert-tips-winter-curb-appeal-1911343/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Expert Tips to Maintain Curb Appeal Once Winter Hits</a>

No place to plant a garden or grass? A few artfully arranged planters can add a great pop of colour and life to any patio, porch or deck in an instant (as Brian McCourt and Sarah Keenleyside beautifully <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/shows/backyard-builds/photos/all-the-backyard-inspiration-you-need-right-now-from-backyard-landscaping-ideas-to-backyard-studios-1938180/#currentSlide=28" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">showed with this <em>Backyard Builds</em> outdoor space</a>). <br><br> Related: <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/real-estate/photos/sell-home-summer-best-outdoor-investments-1938888/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Listing Your Home This Summer? Here Are the Best Investments to Make Outdoors</a>