Fresh paint, thrifted finds and a few small repairs gave this front door a more finished look without a full renovation.

Q. My house has an old wood front door and a steel back door. I cannot afford to replace them, but I want to make them more airtight and efficient. What things can I do myself to improve them? A.

You've cleaned your house from top to bottom and updated your landscaping with flourishing plants and florals, but your home still needs to include something. You're in luck if you want an easy way to ...