A front porch can be a comfortable outdoor room, and it also does an important job of protecting the front door from the weather. (Dreamstime) Perspective by Tim Carter Q: The house I grew up in had a ...

Covered front porches can vary in size from modest covered entryways to grand, architecturally intriguing outdoor rooms. Aside from protecting your front entry from rain, snow and summer heat, they ...

Spending an evening (or the whole day!) chilling on your porch feels like something from a bygone era. But it’s still a common practice — and one that can foster a community spirit. Here’s what we can ...

Your Florida porch is already soaking in sunshine, why not let it bloom with personality, too? Whether you’re sipping sweet tea in Sarasota or catching the breeze in Boca, your front porch sets the ...

Three-and-a-half years ago, Dr. Dan West, his wife, Debbie, and son, Aaron, moved into East Hempfield Township's Veranda neighborhood. Their home features a wraparound porch, which is "a great place ...