[header] How to paint your front door [title] Check with your homeowner's association or landlord before painting. [step] If you rent your house or apartment, or if you live in a location with a homeowner's association, there may be rules on what color your front door can be. Before painting, check in with any necessary authorities to make sure you aren't breaking any rules. 
[substeps] If you paint your front door against your location's policy, you may have to re-paint it the original color. [title] Choose the impression you'd like your door to make.