Easy Exterior Updates You Can Tackle in One Day or Less

If your front door is in need of an update, consider earthy, evergreen tones that work well with almost any color. The pine green used here works well with classic autumnal tones ranging from pumpkin and mustard to moodier colors like dark brown and black.

If you've got a contractor-grade sconce in your exterior entry, swap it out for something more modern. Simple fixtures are easy to replace with basic DIY electrical skills; however, more intricate sconces with trickier wiring are better fit for a professional electrician.

Sometimes the smallest details can make the biggest impact. Swap out sun-faded, rusted or worn-out house numbers with fresh, modern digits. To highlight the '50s era of this ranch-style home, a classic, midcentury font was chosen.

Highlight the architectural lines of your exterior railings with a simple sanding, pressure wash or paint update. If your house was recently painted, a simple spray with a pressure washer should do the trick. But if the wood is faded, cracked and coarse, it's probably ideal to sand any splintery surfaces, then update the wood with a sprayed semi-gloss finish.