Well, I’m not sure how much my little project improved my home’s curb appeal, but it didn’t hurt it any that’s for sure.
I found this NIB kick plate at a garage sale.
Can you see the price sticker?
Let me help:
Yes, One dollar!
Home Depot:
One little problem, although the kick plate was new in the box, it had been opened and the screws were missing.
My locale Ace Hardware had just what I needed. 
I taped the kick plate in place, drilled pilot holes, and used my $1.20 worth of screws to hold it in place. 
Total cost of project=$2.20
Instillation time 37 minutes.
Before:
After:
It looks nice, and will stand up to shoes being used to push the door open when you’ve got your hands full, like with groceries!
I think it will provide protection for the door but I come into the house through the garage. Maybe I should do the same for the other door too.