Tip Jar: Knock Knock. Who’s There?

Knock Knock. Who's there? Boo. Boo Who? Don't Cry! Today's tip will cheer you up after that knock-knock joke.

Why did I start with such a groaner? To drive my tip jar point home. Unlike my knock-knock intro, your front door is no joke when it comes to the beautification of your home.

In Philadelphia, door decor is, for some people, somewhat of a status symbol, for others a way of communicating their personality, and yet for others their front door is a terribly neglected part of the home. Many people use their front doors to differentiate their home from other rowhomes on the block. It is not unusual to see people all over the city decorate their doors with holiday themes or even salvaging retro doors to create a unique and welcoming entrance. But there is nothing more sad than a neglected, paint-stripped, or plain old ugly door. Your front door needs love, too, and whether you realize it or not, it says a lot about you.

In case you need some help, here are a few tips to keep your front door from being a senseless victim of my knock-knock jokes.

1) Choose a unique color for your door, one that really pops.
2) Add a beautiful outdoor wreath made of natural weatherproof materials so it lasts.
3) Try decorative accessories such as stainless steel address numbers or a nice accent mailbox.
4) A custom door or salvaged door makes an amazing statement but is a bit more costly.

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[photo from our awesome Collins Street properties!]