Expert tips to spruce up the front of any home

Anyone who buys or sells a home knows that, when it comes to real estate, books are judged by their covers. Creating curb appeal is a key way to accomplish preserving and protecting the value of what is most likely to be a family's biggest single investment.

Unlike most books that focus on projects to enhance a home's backyard, Quick & Easy Curb Appeal focuses on projects that help make the front of the house more attractive.

• Pulls together information from Better Homes and Gardens' rich library of content
• Projects for tackling walkways, driveways, porches, and more
• Ten must-dos for re-selling a home from real estate pros

Part inspiration and ideas, part resource guide, and part home maintenance reference, this book arms readers with everything they need to let their home give its guests a great first impression.