A welcoming front porch is essential to laid-back summer living, which is all about spending time outdoors to bask in the lovely weather and gentle breezes. The front porch is also a great spot to ...

A front porch sets the tone for the whole house. If yours looks like a parking lot for shoes, Amazon boxes, and half-dead ...

Sometimes a deadline sneaks up and surprises me. My deadline for the Front Porch column remains constant, but my list of activities doesn’t, so – occasionally – I find myself standing right on top of ...

Want your front porch to look expensive without blowing your budget? Designers say it’s all in the details, and with the right mix of textures, lighting, and thoughtful styling, even the simplest ...

I was recently requested to work on a winery that had a multitude of huge front portico columns that were failing from dry rot and age. They were American interpretations of ancient Greek columns that ...

Avoid cluttering your porch with too many novelty items or oversized decorations. Don't use tacky signage and phrase mats; opt for simple, classic designs. Skip fake florals, door bows, and chimes, ...