Learning how to paint a front door can dramatically improve your home's curb appeal with minimal effort and cost.

For metal doors, use a metal primer, or skip the primer and use a direct-to-metal paint. Use a paintbrush to apply a coat of primer to all the bevels, edges and inside corners of your door.

For precise painting around edges and corners, he says a blade paint brush is an excellent choice. "Its fine, wide tip is ...