How To Decorate Front Door & Porch For Summer

How To Decorate Front Door & Porch For Summer

Summer is a time when everyone wants to be outside, but if you don’t have a welcoming space for hosting, you and your friends and family might not spend as much time outdoors. Decorating your front porch for summer offers the perfect place to read outside or take a nap. Your goal when decorating the porch should be to make it feel as though you’ve brought the warmth of inside your house to the outdoors. Adding seasonal plants like canna, lavender, hibiscus, daylilies and peonies are an easy way to transform your porch. This article offers ways to decorate your front porch to have it summertime ready from the furniture you choose to the style you want.

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How to Decorate a Front Porch for Spring

How to Decorate a Front Porch for Spring

When the snow is melted and buds begin to form on the trees, that’s our cue to shake off those winter blues and decorate for spring! Transitioning from winter can be one of the best changes of the year. Just as nature wakes up from its slumber, so too can we liven up our houses after months of staying indoors. There’s a reason why there’s such a thing as spring cleaning. It’s the perfect time to spruce up your home and prepare for the lovely, sunny days to come.

As you prepare to welcome the spring season, one of the perfect places to start is your entryway. Not only are you setting the mood for the rest of your house, you’re also preparing a nice space to enjoy one of the best parts of spring — relaxing and hosting outside! Below, you’ll discover the basics of how to decorate your front porch for spring, our best spring decorating ideas for your front porch, and spring decor for front doors. Learn the secrets to styling your porch for spring no matter its size or your budget.

Before we dive into specific ideas for your porch, let’s take a look at some of the fundamental decor elements that set the tone for a spring-inspired entryway.  

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How to Decorate Your Front Door and Front Porch for Fall

How to Decorate Your Front Door and Front Porch for Fall

As soon as the air starts to feel crisp, it’s time for fall decor. Putting festive decorations around your front porch and doorway is one of the best ways to ring in the harvest season and make your home feel cozier. Creating a seasonal entryway also ensures your house makes a good first impression with your guests. As a bonus, most decorating ideas for a fall front porch are easy and inexpensive.

Below, you’ll discover the basics of how to decorate your front porch for fall, the top fall decorating ideas for your front porch, and chic fall decoration ideas for front doors. Learn the secrets to decorating your front porch for fall no matter its size or your budget.

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How to Choose Front Door Hardware

How to Choose Front Door Hardware

Both functional and stylish, front door hardware can be highly customized to meet your needs and tastes. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll cover the different types of front door handles, locks and finishes available and share some tips on how to choose hardware for your front door. 

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What Size Is a Standard Front Door?

If it’s time to replace your front door, you have a lot of exciting choices to make — but before you can pick a new door, you’re going to need to know what size to look for. There are a few different standard sizes for front doors, but the most common is 36 inches wide by 80 inches tall. Some doors can be as narrow as 30 inches and as tall as 96 inches, though, so it’s important to find the exact measurements.

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Should You Paint or Stain Your Front Door?

Your front door is an important part of the curb appeal of your home. You see it every time you walk into your home, so shouldn’t it be the style you want? You may be wondering whether it’s a better idea to paint or stain your front door. Here’s a quick look at some of the advantages of each option.

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How to Stain Your Front Door

How to Stain Your Front Door

If you have an old wooden door, you may be wondering what you can do to spruce up its curb appeal. Restaining and refinishing it can make a significant difference. This process will leave your old wooden door looking good as new, and you can do it in just a few days.

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How to Paint Your Front Door

How To Paint Your Front Door

Your front door can become worn, chipped and faded, which may make you wonder if you should repaint it. Painting your front door will enhance your property’s curb appeal and refresh your home’s look. You can paint nearly any door made of fiberglass, wood or steel. These six simple steps will explain how to repaint your exterior door without taking it off its hinges. 

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What to Do if Your Front Door Lock Breaks

Doorknobs are complex devices with multiple moving parts. If you’re in a pinch and wondering how to fix a broken door lock, you’ll need to start by identifying the problem. There’s no one-size-fits-all approach to fix a faulty doorknob, and hiring a reputable entry door repair company is often necessary to restore your home’s level of security. That said, here are some tips for repairing a broken front door lock in a few common scenarios.

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Why Won’t My Front Door Open?

A front entry door should be easy to open and close. If you find yourself using force to enter or exit your home, it’s probably time for a professional repair or replacement. The reasons why your front door gets stuck can range from aging materials and worn hardware to the weather patterns in your area. Here are some common examples of why house doors won’t open from the inside or outside.

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